vebous distention
Varices-- Swollen or enlarged veins, in this case on the lining of the esophagus.
Hemorrhoids are veins in the anus or rectum that become enlarged or swollen and cause symptoms like pain or bleeding. This condition is also called piles. The causes of hemorrhoids can include pregnancy, aging, chronic constipation, and being obese.
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.
Varicose veins are veins that are swollen and sometimes painful. They may also be twisted and can have more blood in them then normal.
varicose veins
Varicose veins. There is compression of vein going up ward to Heart through Abdomen (Inferior vena cave.) by enlarged Uterus, causing back pressure in veins, making it dilated and tortuas.)
This is possibly varicose vein from child bearing.
Varicose veins, swollen tortuous veins, are called varices in medical terms.
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.
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.
It would be unusual for veins to die any earlier than the organism in which they exist, although veins certainly are susceptible to a variety of illnesses. Intravenous drug users often cause their veins to collapse. In the elderly, veins can become excessively enlarged, a condition called varicose veins.
Hepatitis can lead to chronic liver disease or cirrhosis. This can lead to the spleen becoming enlarged. Some people with this will also develop swollen veins in the stomach and eosophagus which are called varices