0
What else can I help you with?
What is the medical term meaning painful dilated or varicose veins of the rectum or anus?
Hemorrhoids are dilated or varicose veins of the rectum or anus. They can be painful or painless.
How can elevating your legs help with the symptoms of varicose veins?
Elevating your legs can help with varicose veins by reducing swelling and improving blood flow. When you elevate your legs, gravity helps to move blood back towards the heart, reducing pressure in the veins and alleviating symptoms like pain and swelling associated with varicose veins.
Why do you get varicose veins?
Veins have a system of valves that help keep the blood moving towards the heart if they are not operating correctly too much blood builds up in the veins and they swell.
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
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.
Why should you consult a doctor before epilating if you have varicose veins or spider veins?
Epilating exposes deeper parts of the mesodermal tissue, increasing susceptibility to infection. An individual with spider veins, varicose veins, or warts may obtain an infection directly in his or her bloodstream.
What are the symptoms of varicose veins?
Some common symptoms of varicose veins include: * Aching pain * Easily tired legs * Leg heaviness * Swelling in the legs * Darkening of the skin (in severe cases) * Numbness in the legs * Itching or irritated rash in the legs
Are Spider Veins similar to Varicose veins?
Spider veins: A group of widened veins that can be seen through the surface of the skin. Their wheel-and- spoke shape resembles a spider. Also known as spider telangiectasia. Varicose vein: A dilated (widened) tortuous (twisting) vein, usually involving a superficial vein in the leg, often associated with incompetency of the valves in the vein. These visible and bulging veins are often associated with symptoms such as tired, heavy, or aching limbs
Are there any websites that can help me find varicose veins?
http://www.varicoseveincures.com/ This website contains information to cure spider veins (varicose veins). It also includes cures and treatments. I hope this helps
Is Varic a brand of bottled water?
No, it something to do with painkillers to aid varicose veins
What are spider veins and how can they be treated?
Spider veins are a form of varicose veins. They are ugly, aren't they? Staying active can help prevent them. In short, don't get a desk job -- go to the gym often.
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.
Do maternity tights help to prevent spider veins?
It is true that compression leggings due prevent ""spider veins"" or varicose veins. You should contact a medical specialist for specifics on what exactly is right for you.
What is plastic surgery of the veins called?
The generic term is sclerotherapy and includes such cosmetic procedures as the removal of varicose or "spider" veins from the legs.
What are dilated veins called?
Varicose veins are called dialated veins
Which term is when veins swoolen veins in her legs?
Varicose veins.
What are alternative treatments for varicose veins?
Lifestyle changes such as physical activity and not staying seated for long periods of time are free treatments for minor varicose veins. You can also look into surgical procedures if they are causing you pain.
