Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are also dilated vessels, but are usually more ncomfortable and harmful to your health than spider veins. In general, veins are responsible for pushing blood against gravity back to the heart and lungs. But with varicose veins, the blood flow from the legs back to the heart is diminished by 15-20%, making these veins a burden to your circulation.
The actual cause of varicose veins is inefficient, faulty vein valves. These valves don't close properly, allowing blood to leak back with gravity and pool in the vein. This causes the veins to bulge and stretch and result in many unpleasant side effects such as:
• Aching & Throbbing Pain |
• Itching |
• Numbness |
• Heavy & Tired Legs |
• Poor Circulation |
• Night Cramps |
• Restless Leg Syndrome |
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Heredity is a primary factor in over 80% of varicose vein cases. Other contributing factors may include pregnancy, obesity, hormone therapy, standing or sitting for long periods of time and injury.
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