Varicose Veins Relief

Varicose Veins Relief

Varicose veins are those ugly blue, twisted and swollen tracks under the skin (normally in the legs) which affect 1 out of every 5 adults. Twenty-five percent of women and 1 in 10 men suffer from varicose veins during their lifetime.

For women, pregnancy is a contributing factor, and for both men and women, age makes us more susceptible to varicose veins.

What are Varicose Veins?

Varicose veins are caused by improper valve function in the legs. When the tiny valves in the veins (whose function it is to transport blood) are not working properly, the blood begins to back up in the veins instead of returning to the heart in a normal manner. The 'damming effect' occurs within the leg vein. This pooling of blood effect, causes the veins to enlarge. Once the valves falter, the veins also become weak, and eventually start to leak. Edema or swollen legs, swollen feet, and even ankles due to poor circulation and fluid retention is often the result.

Types of Varicose Veins

Primary Varicose Veins

Primary varicose veins occur in the long and short saphenous veins and their branches and are the most common, found in the leg, ankle, foot, face, and even men's testicles.

Secondary Varicose Veins

When deeper veins have been damaged, the secondary varicose veins work as a bypass for transporting blood.

Thread or Spider Veins

Thread or spider veins mostly occur in women's thighs, but can occur in men also especially in the face.

Vulval Varices

Vulval varices appear in women, do to problems with pregnancy or infection.

Symptoms of Varicose Veins

Enlarged veins underneath the skin of the legs Ankles have a brownish skin discoloration Itchy and achy legs Skin ulcers at ankles Swollen feet or ankles Pain similar to arthritis pain in the leg Blue veins Severe Leg, muscle and calf cramps, especially at night Chronic venous insufficiency Potassium deficiency

Problems Created by Varicose Veins

Cosmetically not appealing Local and overall leg discomfort Evening leg cramps Sudden bleeding of the leg Thrombophlebitis Edema or fluid retention in leg, ankle, foot, heel, and even the face Aching and painful calves

Procedures Used to Detect Varicose Veins

Duplex Ultrasonography

An ultrasound is performed on the veins. This is the most common procedure used for Varicose veins and is also painless.

Hand Held Doppler Examination

A vascular surgeon listens to the direction of blood flow testing for blood reflux.

Venography

Liquid injection into a vein in the foot - involves placing a needle in a vein in the foot and looking for any clots in the deep veins. This procedure is rarely used now.

Varicography

Liquid injection directly into a varicose vein, and examining for clots.

Treatment

Compression stockings Sclerotherapy Injection of a solution directly into the varicose veins. Ayurvedic spider vein treatment Laser spider vein removal laser varicose vein removal laser treatment for varicose vein spider vein sclerotherapy varicose vein stripping varicose vein surgery spider vein laser varicose vein laser Essential oil spider vein formula Invasive Vascular Surgery Minimally Invasive Surgery- Radio Frequency Ablation Subfascial Endoscopic Perforator Surgery Laser Surgery for varicose and spider veins Intense Pulsed Light Therapy Natural Vein Health with anti-inflammatory Herbal Supplements Herbal Supplements Ayurvedic spider vein treatment Essential oil spider and varicose vein formula Varicose and Spider Vein cream

Prevention

Improve blood circulation by exercising regularly. Constant body movement as opposed to sitting or standing in the same place for a long period of time Stay away from wearing skin tight clothing. Refrain from scratching the itchy area. Elevate the feet whenever possible. Low heel shoes are better than high heels shoes. Wear stockings or tights for extra support. Loosing excess weight will reduce pressure on the legs. Avoid crossing your legs when sitting. Eat a high fiber-diet to prevent constipation.

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