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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.
A common cause of varicose veins in the legs is reflux in a thigh vein called the great saphenous vein, which leads to pooling in the visible varicose veins below. Chronic venous disease of the legs is one of the most common conditions in the United States, affecting 50% of people age 50 and older.