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A woman's total blood volume increases during pregnancy, which increases the blood pressure in the venous system. In addition, the hormonal changes of pregnancy cause the walls and valves in the veins to soften.
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∙ 9y agoAccording to Ehealth Md, varicose veins are caused by horomonal changes, enlarged uterus and a family history. Varicose veins may not occur until after pregnacy and might become prominent.
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Which term is when veins swoolen veins in her legs?
Varicose veins.
What are dilated veins called?
Varicose veins are called dialated veins
Why do pregnant women get varicose veins?
Swelling of the uterus during pregancy can apply pressure to veins in the body, which restrict blood flow back to the heart. This restriction can cause varicose veins.
What are varicose veins and how are they treated?
A varicose vein is a series of popped, or crushed veins that cause raised trails on the body. There is actually a cosmetic surgery that will help remove these veins with very little work.
What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of the vas deferens?
Varicose veins are swollen and distended veins, usually in the legs, resulting from pressure. Pregnancy is a common cause. Varicocities is another name. Varicose veins can occur anywhere, but the phrase is often used to mean varicose veins in the leg. Varicose veins can cause stasis or impaired blood flow.
What kind of veins become varicose?
The superficial veins are the blood vessels most often affected by varicose veins and are the veins seen by eye when the varicose condition has developed.
What causes imcompetent valves in leg veins?
Venous insufficiency is a condition in which blood pools in the vein because the valves have become incompetent.
Are varicose veins treatable?
Varicose veins can develop in the deep veins also. Varicose veins in the superficial veins are called primary varicosities, while varicose veins in the deep veins are called secondary varicosities.
What are varicose veins in brain?
Can you get a varicose vein on your brain
Your legs are so weak will varicose veins cauce this?
Varicose veins can cause varying degrees of discomfort, including aching heavy legs (especially at night or after hard exercise). Generally, varicose veins would not cause your legs to become extremely weak unless they formed painful ulcers externally. Consult your doctor for other possible causes.
What are and how do you get hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids are varicose veins in the rectum. There are many causes and pregnancy is near the top of the list. See the link.
Can surgical stripping prevent the development of new varicose veins?
Surgical stripping of varicose veins is successful for most patients. Most do not develop new, large varicose veins following surgery. Surgery does not decrease a person's tendency to develop varicose veins.
