Varicose veins treatments and information

The word "varicose" is derived from the latin word "varix" which can be translated as twisted or gnarled. A varicose vein is close to the skin's surface, and for one of several reasons blood is not flowing properly through it which in turn causes the blood to pool causing the vein to swell and enlarge. Varicose veins are most often seen in women on the legs. They are most common on the lower half of the body due to all the pressure the legs and ankles experience from standing. Varicose veins and spider veins are closely related, but they are not exactly the same thing even though the two terms are often used interchangeably.

Causes of varicose veins:

• Prolonged periods of standing or sitting with legs crossed at the knee are the most common causes of spider veins in the legs. It is recommended to change positions regularly to keep blood circulating and sit with legs crossed at the ankles rather than the knee

• Problems with the tiny valves inside veins that regulate blood flow, or a smaller than normal number of these valves

• Hormonal deviations (such as those during pregnancy or menopause) and excessive exposure to the sun can also contribute to the formation of varicose veins

Varicose veins treatments : prevention : healthy circulation

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