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This causes the veins to swell, which can lead to varicose veins. Many factors can raise your risk for varicose veins. Examples of these factors include family history, older age, gender, pregnancy, overweight or obesity, lack of movement, and leg trauma.
Varicose veins may be more common in some families (inherited). Increased pressure in the veins may cause varicose veins. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious condition with blood clots in the deep veins. This condition does not usually occur with varicose veins. That is because varicose veins affect the veins close to the surface of the skin.