Varicose veins are caused by increased blood pressure in the veins.
Varicose veins
occur in veins close to the surface of the skin (superficial). Blood moves to the heart through one-way valves in the veins. When the valves weaken or become damaged, blood can pool in the veins.Weak or damaged valves can cause varicose veins. Arteries carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body. The veins return blood from the rest of the body to the heart. For blood to return to the heart, the veins in the legs must work against gravity.
There are many factors that can cause varicose veins. The most common are pregnancy, standing for long periods of time, and obesity. Varicose veins are often caused by weak or damaged valves. This is because there are tiny valves in the veins that return blood to the heart.
If these valves are weakened, they can allow blood to flow back into the vein. Gravity is at play here, so it affects areas of the lower body, such as the legs, the most. When blood flows back through the veins, it can pool or pool there. This is why the veins enlarge and skin discoloration can occur.
Varicose veins are usually caused by weakness in the walls and valves of the veins. Normally, the one-way valves in the leg veins keep blood moving toward the heart. When the valves don't work properly, they allow blood to return to the vein. The vein swells due to the blood that accumulates there, which causes varicose veins over time.
Varicose veins can be caused by the weakening of the valves (incompetent valves) within the veins that allow blood to pool in the veins instead of traveling to the heart. For many people, varicose veins and spider veins, a mild and common variation of varicose veins, are simply a cosmetic problem. While being pregnant may increase the risk of developing varicose veins, most women find that their veins improve significantly after the baby is born. In many cases, varicose veins cause only mild discomfort, and a person can control them with home remedies.
Sclerotherapy is a common treatment for varicose veins, spider veins, and some other health conditions. If a person has no symptoms or discomfort and doesn't mind seeing varicose veins, they may not need treatment. Taking self-care steps can help ease discomfort and pain, prevent varicose veins from worsening, and prevent more serious problems. Some research suggests that jobs that require standing for long periods of time may increase the risk of developing varicose veins.
Compression stockings can relieve discomfort, pain, and swelling, but research hasn't confirmed whether they stop varicose veins from getting worse or even prevent them. This suggests that varicose veins may be caused in part by genes (the units of genetic material that you inherit from your parents). It's common for people to notice their varicose veins in their legs, as there is more pressure displaced in the legs. If a person has varicose veins, they may want to contact a doctor, even if their symptoms aren't severe, to ensure that they can avoid serious complications, such as DVT.
Most people with varicose veins can get enough relief with home remedies, such as compression stockings. Varicose veins occur when blood pools in the veins as it tries to return to the heart to pick up fresh oxygen. However, this is not always the case and sometimes, even if the varicose veins improve, some may still be visible. The insecurity, discomfort, and other problems that accompany varicose veins can be difficult to manage.
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