What Causes Varicose Veins?
Varicose Veins are caused by defective valves in the vein. Blood travels back to the heart through the veins with the help of one-way valves. When these valves malfunction, blood return is slowed and venous insufficiency occurs. This results in veins stretching out more, and more valves malfunctioning.
Varicose veins are caused by many factors:
- Family history
- Pregnancy
- Oral contraceptives
- Occupation that requires prolonged standing or lifting heavy objects, and
- Deep vein thrombosis
In addition, conditions that increase pressure in the abdomen, such as tumors, constipation, chronic cough, tight garments can worsen your condition.
What are Symptoms of Varicose Veins?
Initially you may notice just the appearance of the varicose veins. The following may be other symptoms you may experience:
- Legs feel heavy
- Tiredness in the legs
- Muscle cramps
- Burning / throbbing
- Waking up with leg pain
- Skin changes / darkened skin color
- Dry and inflammation of the skin
- Venous ulcers
- Bleeding
Subsequently, these symptoms may worsen with prolonged sitting or standing. If you experience any of these symptoms, please call us today to schedul
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