Varicose veins are veins that have become bulging, widened and twisted. They usually look blue or dark purple. Some other symptons of varicose vains include: aching, heavy and uncomfortable legs, swollen feet and ankles, muscle cramping and swelling in your lower legs, skin color changes of the legs or ankles. It almost always affects the legs and feet, but it can develop in other parts of the body.
In the normal situation, one-way valves in your leg veins keep blood moving up toward the heart. …show more content…
When these valves do not work properly, they allow blood to back up into the vein. The vein swells from the blood that collects there and this will cause varicose veins. Spider veins are similar to varicose veins, but they are smaller. These veins are found closer to the skin's surface and they are often red or blue.
Women are more likely to develop varicose veins.
Hormonal changes during pregnancy, premenstruation or menopause may be a risk factor. Next to the gender factor there are some other risk factors. The risk of varicose veins increases with age. If other family members had varicose veins, there is a greater risk you will have it too. Having overweight (obesity) puts added pressure on the veins and the last risk factor is standing or sitting for long periods of time.
In the video below you will see a success story of a female patient with variose vein problems in her legs. She visited the USA Vein Clinic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gorzguu9nr8#action=share She always used to wear pants to hide her legs. Her mother always adviced here not to go for a surgery because it is very painful. But later, after her mother died, a friend tells her about the procedure at the USA Vein Clinics. They use a new procedure.
It was not painful at all and she can finally wear a skirt in the summer.
She is very satisfied with the procedure and recommends everyone to go to USA Vein Clinics to get their legs treated by the “miracle” doctors and to be happy again and to show your legs.
Varicose veins can get worse over time and can cause serious problems. Don’t wait any longer, free yourself from your pain and get your legs treated by the USA Vein
Clinic.