How to get rid of Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are defective blood vessels formed by weakening in the vessel wall. They may look like bulging, twisted bunch of purple color veins and are surrounded by lean red capillaries known as spider veins (cluster of small blood vessels located near to the surface of the skin).
Spider and varicose veins can be found anywhere, but most often they are found on the legs and in the pelvic area. Most varicose veins are formed near the surface of the skin. Deep varicose veins may cause the skin above them to swell or become rough and dark
There are a number of ways to get rid of varicose veins...
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What indicates the presence of varicose veins?
Some people do not have any indication of varicose veins but may be concerned about the appearance of the veins. Some of commonly found symptoms of varicose veins are as follows,
* Swollen legs
* Cramps, soreness or aching in body parts.
* Weakness, throbbing, burning, tingling
* Soreness at back of the legs
* Itching around the varicose veins
* Dark discoloration of the skin, especially around the knees and ankles.
Varicose veins symptoms gets worst by standing or sitting for long time in women, symptoms can be even worst during menstruation and pregnancy. Painful blood clot can also be formed by varicose veins, known to be superficial phlebitis or in other words inflammation of the veins
Who can get spider as well as varicose veins?
Varicose veins are very much common and are usually not a sign of a major medical problem. Spider and varicose veins are seen mostly in women as compared to in men, varicose veins become more active with age.
What are major problems that cause varicose and spider veins?
Varicose veins are formed when healthy vein walls become weak and get swollen, causing blood to back up and form a pool inside the vein. In a way varicose veins can also be related to increased pressure in the leg veins or faulty valves in the veins. There are many factors that contribute to the formation of varicose and spider veins, which includes,
* Heredity (family problem)
* Advancement of age
* Standing for long time
* Being overweight
* Hormonal influences during pregnancy
* Usage of birth control pills
* Post-menopausal hormonal replacement therapy
* Sitting for long time with legs crossed
* Past records of blood cot
* Internal injury to veins
* Situations that cause increased pressure in the abdomen including liver.
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