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Mobility issues where people are confined to wheelchairs or are bed ridden can worsen varicose veins. Likewise, age, heredity, pregnancy, hormonal changes, skin injuries, obesity, and long-periods of standing can make matters worse if you have spider veins.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe predisposing causes of varicose veins are multiple, and lifestyle and hormonal factors play a role. Some families seem to have a higher incidence of varicose veins, indicating that there may be a genetic component to this disease.
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∙ 11y agoFactors that promote the formation of varicose veins are the pooling of blood in the feet and inefficient venous return.
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Are varicose veins and distended blood vessel the same?
Varicose vein is a distended vein (blood vessel)..Veins can get distended in many conditions. It can be physiological (normal) or pathological (not normal). Varicose veins are pathological.Varicose veins are distended and mostly tortuous veins, occur mainly due to valvular incompetence or due to obstruction in deep veins.Gravity and Erect posture of humans contribute to the varicose veins.
Which term is when veins swoolen veins in her legs?
Varicose veins.
What are dilated veins called?
Varicose veins are called dialated veins
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
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.
Do varicose veins turn black?
my varicose veins have turned black and i am getting worried? Whats happening?
What is the Enlarged Twisted and Dilated veins?
varicose veins
What type of physician can I see for varicose veins?
You will need a dermatologist for varicose veins. Your regular Doctor can refer you to a specialist.
Where are varicose veins found on the body?
Varicose veins can occur anywhere in the body, but are more commonly found on the legs. By Joshua.Kodituwakku
