Varicose veins are unsightly and unhealthy. Approximately half of the adult population in the United States will develop them, so it is important to be aware of what they are, how they are caused, and what (if anything) can be done to prevent them. What Are Varicose Veins? Varicose veins are overly dilated blood vessels …
As anyone who has this condition knows, varicose veins can be painful and frustrating to deal with. When you’re dealing with varicose veins, what you eat can be both helpful and hurtful to the severity of the condition. The diet you choose to follow is not as simple as saying healthy foods are good for …
While many people develop varicose veins, many are unaware of the many health risks that can come with the condition. Very few people understand how varicose veins work and how they can impact a person’s overall health. Despite the prevalence of the condition, varicose veins aren’t well understood by many. Here are some of the …
Varicose veins occur under the skin for many different reasons. There are a number of treatments for varicose veins. These treatments include stripping, lasers, sclerotherapy, as well as possible home remedies. With each varicose veins treatment option, a common concern is whether or not the treatment will leave scars. Stripping is one of the oldest …
Venous ulcers or venous stasis ulcers are open wounds caused by poor blood circulation in the veins of the lower legs. Veins contain one-way valves that keep blood flowing toward the heart. Venous insufficiency occurs when a valve becomes damaged or fails. Blood then stops moving forward or upward and begins pooling in the vein. …
Varicose veins are permanent if they are left untreated. However, there are many treatment options available that permanently get rid of them, although new ones can form. Varicose veins can range from mild to extreme. For some of those who suffer from varicose veins, or a mild form of varicose veins known as spider veins, …
Varicose veins are commonly assumed to be a problem affecting more women than men, and older women specifically. However, varicose veins can develop in a person of any age or gender. Men often suffer varicose veins, and therefore also need care and treatment for this condition. Signs and Symptoms Varicose veins can be immediately visible …
Treatment time for varicose veins will vary, depending upon the type of treatment procedure selected and the severity of the varicose veins. It’s important to schedule an examination at the doctor’s office as soon as varicose veins cause such symptoms of redness, swelling or itching, causes changes in skin color, bleeding, pain or forces the …
Varicose Veins have a prominent, knobby, rope-like appearance on the lower legs and usually appear above the skins surface. These dark bluish or purple veins are caused when the valves in the veins become worn and stop working properly to regulate the blood flow to and from the heart, causing it to pool in the …
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There wasn’t much that could be done for people with varicose veins, not too many years ago. Wearing thick stockings and commonsense techniques to prevent the condition from worsening was about all that could be done. However, today there is no reason to put up with unsightly varicose veins as numerous successful treatments are available. …
