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Varicose veins can only be removed through surgery. However, there are non-surgical options to treat varicose veins, decreasing discomfort and/or deterioration. These options include weight loss, elevating the legs, and wearing compression stockings. See http://www.doctorveins.com/varicose-veins/treatment-nonsurgical.shtml
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Is putting your legs up a way to remove varicose veins?
no. putting legs up can prevent new ones. only surgery can remove those veins.
Why do veins have one way valves?
The one way valve prevent blood seeping backwards (downwards) due to gravity. For instance, if a valve in the leg fails or doesn't work properly, Varicose veins (swollen and enlarged veins) will occur.
What promotes varicose veins?
Varicose veins are veins under the skin of the legs, which have become dilated and tortuous. They are very common.Blood flows down the legs through the arteries, and back up the legs through the veins. There are two main systems of veins in the legs - the deep veins which carry most of the blood back up the legs to the heart, and the superficial veins under the skin, which can form varicose veins. All these veins contain valves which should only allow the blood to flow towards the heart. Failure of these valves allows blood to flow backwards down the veins and increase pressure when standing. This excess pressure leads to dilation of the veins and the appearance of varicose veins.What causes varicose veins?Varicose veins and spider veins often run in families. Hormonal factors including pregnancy, menopause, the use of birth control pills and HRT also affect the condition. Other predisposing factors include ageing, standing occupations, obesity and leg injury.What are the symptoms?Other than cosmetic embarrassment the commonest symptoms from varicose veins are aching, discomfort, and heaviness of the legs, which are usually worse at the end of the day. Sometimes the ankle can swell too. Elevating the legs and wearing support stockings can help to alleviate the symptoms.ln a few people the high pressure in the veins causes damage to the skin near the ankle, and a red skin rash can develop. lf these skin changes are allowed to progress, or if the skin is injured, an ulcer may result.Other problems which varicose veins can occasionally produce, are superficial thrombophlebitis (inflammation of the veins) and bleeding.What is the treatment?The only way to get rid of varicose veins is with surgery or more recently, endovenous laser therapy or ultrasound guided sclerotherapy.www.specialistvascularimaging.com
Why are the viens close to the leg surface more vulnerable to varicose veins?
Varicose veins are caused by a defect in the valves directing one way flow inside the veins. When the valves are not functioning correctly, the blood backs up into the surface (superficial) veins and presents as varicosities. The reason that it is more likely to occur in the legs is that there is a greater fluid pressure caused by gravity's effect on the column of blood within your body.
Why do vein have one-way valve?
The one way valve prevent blood seeping backwards (downwards) due to gravity. For instance, if a valve in the leg fails or doesn't work properly, Varicose veins (swollen and enlarged veins) will occur.
Can someone have laser surgery for dark veins?
While the only true reason to remove varicose veins is for cosmetic purposes, it's fairly easy to get rid of these dark blue or purple veins. The most common way is through laser surgery. Besides it's frequent use, this method is also relatively pain free, very effective and allows you to return to normal activities almost immediately.
Is it bad to see blood vessels under the skin?
Not at all! These are called varicose veins and they are in no way harmful. Some people do not like the way they look and choose to have laser treatment on them, but they are nothing to worry about.
What is the major function of valves in veins?
To stop the blood travelling the wrong way down the vein. One way system lol.
What is the function of the valves in veins in the leg?
The valves help to prevent blood from seeping backwards. They provide a one way valve. When valves begin to fail blood may become stagnant and cause unsightly varicose veins - usually in the legs..
What is the function of the valves in veins in legs?
The valves help to prevent blood from seeping backwards. They provide a one way valve. When valves begin to fail blood may become stagnant and cause unsightly varicose veins - usually in the legs..
What is the function of the valves in the veins in the leg?
The valves help to prevent blood from seeping backwards. They provide a one way valve. When valves begin to fail blood may become stagnant and cause unsightly varicose veins - usually in the legs..
What is the function of valves in veins in the legs?
The valves help to prevent blood from seeping backwards. They provide a one way valve. When valves begin to fail blood may become stagnant and cause unsightly varicose veins - usually in the legs..
