Description




One of the most common problems of blood vessels is considered to be varicose veins. You must know that veins are the blood vessels, driving the blood directly from the body tissues to the heart. On the other hand, the arteries move the blood from the heart to the body. Veins, unlike arteries, have a small amount of muscle tissue. To prevent reverse blood flow, they have provided a number of one-way valves. This allows blood to flow in a single direction, towards the heart.


It should be noted that the valves in the veins the blood is forced to move up to the heart, not allowing it to gather in one place. Varicose often the valves are lacking or damaged. This fact leads to the fact that the veins are filled with blood.



Often varicose veins are formed on the feet. You can often see how the person they like stick out. This condition occurs more often in women than in men. Developing varicose veins in the ages of 30 and 60 years. During this period, special attention should be given to the care of the feet. The development of varicose is slow, but then progresses rapidly.


Causes of varicose veins




With age, the weakened walls of the veins can lose their elasticity. This phenomenon could eventually lead to their expansion.


The causes of varicose veins can be attributed to the failure of the valve. Often, the stretching of the veins valves are damaged. If the walls of the veins are stretched and weakened valves are maximally moved apart and no longer able to keep blood. As a result, it becomes stagnant.


Damage to the veins is also a common cause of varicose. This can happen as a result of inflammation, blood clots or because of injury.


The factors that can contribute to the development of varicose, include:


- chronic constipation;
- inflammation or injury to the veins;
- cardiovascular problems;
- pregnancy;
- excess weight;
- hormonal problems;
-genetic predisposition.


Also important are the lifestyle factors. To big risk of development of varicose veins are people who for quite a long time have the work-up. This, for example, teachers, flight attendants, shop assistants, nurses etc.


When first visible symptoms of varicose veins should consult a qualified professional. Doctor examining the development of the disease, prescribe the appropriate course of treatment and necessary treatment.