Varicose disease
Varicose veins are a disease of vascular disease, a condition in which the veins are enlarged and twisted close to the surface of the skin, and are widespread in the areas of the legs, ankles, and is not a serious problem, but neglect may cause various problems, including the appearance of the disturbing. This problem may appear in both women and men.
Causes of varicose veins
The result of a defect in the valves of the veins, the function of these valves transfer blood from the legs to the heart, and this weakness leads to blood clotting in the area of the feet, and thus increase pressure on the veins become weak, enlarged, and corneal.
Factors that increase the risk of varicose veins
- Age: Age has a role in varicose veins. Many older people suffer from varicose veins because the veins become dilated, inflexible, blood flow in two directions, and thus varicose veins.
- Obesity: Excess weight causes pressure on the veins of the feet, which can cause varicose veins.
- Genetic factors: Family history may be highly pathogenic.
- Pregnancy: Pregnant women during pregnancy carry several changes in the circulatory system to complete the development of the fetus, and hormonal changes may lead to varicose veins due to increased pressure on the veins.
- Gender: Women are the most likely to be infected by males, especially in menopause, and those who take oral contraceptives.
- Commitment to a specific situation, such as standing or sitting for long periods.
Varicose veins symptoms
Usually, varicose veins do not occur any pain, and appear in a dark blue or purple color under the skin, showing swelling and torsion, and in some advanced cases may feel heavy weight, heartburn, pain in the feet, and stress, fatigue, and these symptoms increase sharply when standing or sitting for periods Long time.
Complications of varicose veins
Varicose complications are minor, which are blood clots, venous ulcers, and we can prevent varicose veins by following the following methods:
- Exercise: Walking and moving feet stimulates circulation.
- Adhere to an integrated diet, avoid excess weight, and eat salty food.
- Stay away from tight dress and high-heeled shoes.
- Lifting the legs: It is recommended to lift the legs on a pillow or something high so that they are higher than the level of the heart.
- Avoid standing or sitting for long periods of time.
Ways to treat varicose veins
- The pressure socks have a role in pressure on the veins, and strengthen their efficiency in transferring blood to the heart better.
- Treatment of varicose veins.
- Laser surgery.
- Surgery using catheter.