WHAT ARE VARICOSE VEINS ?

Have you seen those thickened veins, entangling each other on someone’s legs? Are they making your beautiful legs shabby? Well, those veins are normally known as varicose veins. The word ‘varicose’ is derived from Latin word ‘varix’ that means twisted. Nowadays, varicose veins are a common problem and 1 out of 2 people mostly over the age of fifty are affected with this condition It is very easy to recognize varicose veins due to their appearance. They are enlarged, entangled, swollen and palpable on the skin surface. Varicose veins are blue or purple in color and are most often found on the inside the legs and calf often. They originate from several different systems, including the greater saphenous vein, the short saphenous vein, the anterior lateral branch or the high extension branch.

SYMPTOMS OF VARICOSE VEINS

As mentioned above varicose veins are easily noticeable due to its appearance. However, there are also few symptoms that can tell your legs are affected with varicose veins that can be treated easily : Burning, throbbing, cramps in muscles and swelling in the legs, specially lower parts.

Severe pain and feeling of heaviness in legs.

Dryness, redness, itchiness due to venous eczema.

Skin ulcer near the ankle.

Prolonged sitting or standing causes severe pain.

Minor injury causing more bleeding than normal.

Discoloration near affected area.

CAUSES OF VARICOSE VEINS

The main reason of varicose veins is venous insufficiency that often happens due to growing age and weak veins. Women face this problem more than men. Aging, pregnancy and hormonal replacements.

Engaged in prolonged sitting or standing.

Obesity and lack of exercise.

Vein wall weakness causing the vein to enlarge so that the valves can’t close.

People who suffer from blood clots or deep vein thrombosis.

Absence of vein valve since birth.

WHAT IS NORMAL?