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masoomaover 2 years ago

What are varicose veins?

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over 2 years ago

Varicose veins are group of veins runs from below to upwards for venous cicrulation from your leg to heart. They are divided as suoerficial and deep group of veins. But in case if long standing during lecture hours,or working in activity contniulsy standing for hours may lead to varicose vein, In thus ,vein becomes tortorous,and they lie superficially on your skin,seen cleary as blood clots.,due to fatigue of valves working mechanism.

over 2 years ago

In many individuals, varicose veins are a matter of appearance whereas in many others it causes immense pain and discomfort. Varicose veins, also called spider veins, are common in legs because of the pressure exerted on veins when standing or walking continuously. The causes of varicose veins are - Weak valves in veins - Age - Sex i.e. females - Obesity - Continuously walking or standing - Genetic influence - Pregnancy The symptoms of varicose veins are - Bulging and twisting cord-like veins - Purple or blue-colored veins - Fatigue in legs - Muscle cramps - Burning sensation - Itching The treatment of varicose veins includes - Surgical care - Laser treatment - Ambulatory phlebectomy

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