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If Your Veins Are Visible, It Means You Are…
Not necessarily unhealthy. Visible veins are often completely normal, especially when veins are close to the skin’s surface. They can become more noticeable with lower body fat, exercise, heat, aging, or naturally thin skin.
However, new, enlarged, twisted, or bulging veins—particularly in the legs—can be varicose veins, which occur when valves in the veins don’t work properly and blood pools in the veins.
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When visible veins deserve attention
See a healthcare professional if prominent veins are accompanied by:
Pain, aching, heaviness, or itching
Leg swelling
Skin color changes or sores
A vein that becomes hard, red, warm, or tender
Sudden swelling or pain in one leg, which can be a sign of a blood clot.
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So, visible veins alone don’t tell you that something is wrong. Their appearance, location, and any accompanying symptoms matter.
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