Risk of illness
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Because of the potential for bleeding and blood clots, varicose veins can be deadly.
The primary danger
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Excess weight, endocrine diseases, a sedentary lifestyle, trauma, surgery, and even pregnancy can cause varicose veins to develop. However, this illness is typically inherited.