Over 40 million Americans are affected by varicose veins and other vein conditions. While some of these vein conditions are hereditary and need to take care seriously, some are painless cosmetic conditions that you could avoid with a change in lifestyle. Here is a list of common vein conditions that could be affecting you.

1. COMMON
VEIN CONDITIONS

2. While varicose veins are one
of the most well-known vein
complications, there is a
range of other diseases that
can affect your vascular
system.

3. Raynaud’s Phenomenon
This condition is presented as
white or bluish skin in the fingers
and toes due to spasms in the
small arteries.

4. Buerger’s Disease
With this malady, you’ll notice a
pain in the feet and legs as well
as hands and arms. This is brought
on by blocked blood vessels.

5. Peripheral Venous Disease
This disorder initially shows as
bulging in the veins under the skin,
leading to a feeling of heaviness
and pain in the legs.

6. An ailment that causes poor
circulation brought on by
hardening or narrowing of the
artery from smoking, diabetes,
high blood pressure, etc
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

7. Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are one of the
most common vein issues. You’ll
notice it by the bulging or purplish
veins in the legs due to damaged
valves.

8. We find that this issue is usually
caused by pregnancy, bed rest, or
damage to the veins. Pregnancy
veins occur due to the increased
size of the uterus during pregnancy.
The uterus causes pressure on the
large vein on the right side of the
body, called the vena cava.
Pregnancy Veins

9. Reticular Veins
Usually painless, this condition
affects almost 80% of adults due
to hormone imbalances, weak
veins, and genetic factors.

10. Whether inherited or acquired,
these disorders make it so that
blood does not clot normally.
When this happens blood can
often be found in urine or stool. It
may also cause nosebleeds or
excessive bleeding during
childbirth.
Blood Clotting Disorders

11. Spider veins are caused by the
pressure of body weight, gravity
and the tough job of carrying
blood back to the heart. You may
notice them on the face, breasts,
and feet. Almost 60% of adults
may have spider veins.
Telangiectasia
(Spider Veins)

12. With this condition, fluid from the
lymphatic system builds up and
causes swollen arms and legs.
Most often this is caused by
damaged or missing lymph nodes
or vessels.
Lymphedema

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