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Elderly people are more likely to get varicose veins. They are generally less active and the more people sit around not moving, the more likely they will get vein problems in the legs.
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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.
Varicose veins are usually found in which part of the body?
Varicose veins are most commonly thought of as being located in the LEGS
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.
What circulatory problem leads most directly to the formation of varicose veins?
malfunctioning valves in veins
What Varicos Viens?
Varicose Veins are swollen, distended, enlarged veins which often appear twisted and gnarled. They are most visible on the lower legs, and most common in older people. Besides on the legs, they can also appear in internal sites such as the esophagus or intestines. Hemorrhoids are varicose veins in the anus. Varicose veins in the scrotum are called varicocele, often occurring in teens or young men.
What is varicosity veins?
Varicose veins are veins that are swollen and sometimes painful. They may also be twisted and can have more blood in them then normal.
What is the stripping of varicose veins?
A flexible wire is inserted through one end and extended to the other. The wire is then withdrawn, pulling the vein out with it. This is called "stripping" and is the most common method to remove superficial varicose veins.
Who do varicose veins mostly occur in?
Varicose veins most often occur in people who must sit or stand a lot. More women than men get varicose veins, and more women during or after child-bearing ages develop varicosities. They mostly occur in the lower legs, from the knee down to the ankle, but mostly around the knee and upper calf.
What options are available for getting rid of Varicose Veins?
There are various treatments available for varicose veins. Multiple options include Sclerotherapy,Laser Surgery,Endovenous Techniques ,Surgical Ligation and Stripping and Ambulatory Phlebectomy. According to Web MD the most common type of varicose vein treatment is the Sclerotherapy procedure.
What is thrombocid?
Thrombocid is a cream ointment marketed in a number of countries for the treatment of a number or circulatory complaints, including varicose veins, heavy legs and bruises. It is commonly included in most households' first aid kits in Spain for example, for children's minor bruises, and widely recommended as symptomatic treatment for varicose vein sufferers.
Why did Bea Arthur never show her legs?
Because she had varicose veins and like most people she probably did not want to show it.
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
