Varicose Veins

Categories: Health
  • Varicose Veins are veins that have become enlarged or twisted near the skin surface. Weakened vein walls and faulty valves in your veins cause varicose veins. When a valve does not function properly the blood will pool building up pressure and weaken the vein. Varicose veins are commonly found on the legs, but can be found elsewhere.
  • Fast Facts:

    1. Affect 15% of men and 25% of women
    2. Appear dark purple or blue in color
    3. Appear bulgy and twisted
    4. Risk factors: obesity, being on your feet for long periods, heredity
    5. Compression stockings, elevating feet, regular exercise can help keep them from getting worse
    6. One treatment is Radiofrequency Ablation
    7. Mostly a cosmetic concern
    8. Serious complications are rare
    9. Spider veins are just smaller varicose veins

    Disclaimer: The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor for more information about Varicose Veins.

About this page

  • Page Views
    0
What is this?

Page Manager

coltech88
M$0.00
What is this?
This page currently has no vertical manager.