4. Prolonged Standing
Although sitting too much can be a major cause of varicose veins, standing too long can be responsible for bulging veins on the leg. Security guards, wait staff and airline stewards commonly experience varicose veins. Spending too much time on your feet can cause the blood to gather in the lower part of your body rather than flow. As a result, you may see discolored veins on your legs.
If you can create a balance between sitting and standing at your job, that is probably the best solution. Sitting too much can also create varicose veins, so avoid going to the opposite extreme. If you are stuck standing at your job, try to get as much exercise as possible when you are off the clock, wear flat shoes and elevate your legs at home to take the pressure off. You can sit with your legs raised when you are watching television or do gentle stretches to coax the blood flow.