There are many reasons that you can develop bad veins in your legs.  The number one most important contributing factor is genetics.  If one parent has bad veins offspring areat 50% risk for developing bad veins.  If both parents have bad veins offspring are at 90% risk for developing bad veins.

Causes and Risk Factors
• Heredity • Obesity • Lack of exercise • Jobs requiring prolonged sitting or standing • High-fat, low-fiber diet	• Surgery or trauma • Infectious disease • Pregnancy • Use of hormone medication • Age over 40