All About Varicose Veins
My mom always told me that Varicose veins and fat go hand in hand. And although she looked fit to me, without the excessive baggage of weight, I really wonder why in the world did she contract it.
What causes varicose veins?
Varicose veins affect humans because we stand upright rather than run around on all fours. Standing for long hours and improper stretching also aggravates the situation. This also means that the gravity puts pressure on the veins in the legs, and they have to work harder to pump blood back upwards to the heart. Sometimes this pressure can break the valves in the veins which should only let the blood go one way - towards the heart. This means blood can collect in pools in the veins. They are made worse by standing for long periods, by being constipated or overweight, and by pregnancy.
Who gets them?
Women suffer from varicose veins more often than men. You may find that varicose veins appear, or get much worse, when you are pregnant. If you are on your feet all day, (especially standing still a lot of the time) you are more likely to suffer from varicose veins. A good idea for most working women clattering at their desk would be for them to sit with one of the legs folded inside and vice versa, to avoid such a situation.
What are the symptoms?
Varicose veins are usually seen before you realize that there are any erupting problems. These are the wriggly lines above the surface of the skin on the legs. You may find that they start to ache as the day goes on and also that your feet and ankles swell towards the end of the day, especially in hot weather. For such a swelling, its best to massage the calf muscles when you retire in the night and make it a constant habit. Doing so not only distracts the veins that have got clogged due to the excessive blood blocks but also induces a great night’s sleep.
If varicose veins get very bad, they can cause ULCERS on the ankles. They can also get sore and inflamed, causing redness of the skin around them.
When should I go to my Doctor?
You may find that when you first get achy legs from varicose veins, simply wearing support tights or stockings will relieve the problem, but momentarily so. If your symptoms become troublesome, you should make a routine appointment with your doctor to ask their advice. Varicose veins are highly unlikely to cause any problem that will mean you need to see your doctor urgently to avoid any further trouble. Your doctor will probably just ask you some questions, and examine you.
You can do the following to avoid them from coming back and attacking you:
Avoid constipation and lose weight if you are overweight.
Take regular exercise and avoid standing still for long periods, wriggle your feet and clench your calves to keep the circulation going, and try to get up and stretch your legs regularly.
All in all do all those things that you need to do to remain fit. Eat right and exercise right, because you’re worth it!
Varicose veins affect humans because we stand upright rather than run around on all fours. Standing for long hours and improper stretching also aggravates the situation. This also means that the gravity puts pressure on the veins in the legs, and they have to work harder to pump blood back upwards to the heart. Sometimes this pressure can break the valves in the veins which should only let the blood go one way - towards the heart. This means blood can collect in pools in the veins. They are made worse by standing for long periods, by being constipated or overweight, and by pregnancy.
Who gets them?
Women suffer from varicose veins more often than men. You may find that varicose veins appear, or get much worse, when you are pregnant. If you are on your feet all day, (especially standing still a lot of the time) you are more likely to suffer from varicose veins. A good idea for most working women clattering at their desk would be for them to sit with one of the legs folded inside and vice versa, to avoid such a situation.
What are the symptoms?
Varicose veins are usually seen before you realize that there are any erupting problems. These are the wriggly lines above the surface of the skin on the legs. You may find that they start to ache as the day goes on and also that your feet and ankles swell towards the end of the day, especially in hot weather. For such a swelling, its best to massage the calf muscles when you retire in the night and make it a constant habit. Doing so not only distracts the veins that have got clogged due to the excessive blood blocks but also induces a great night’s sleep.
If varicose veins get very bad, they can cause ULCERS on the ankles. They can also get sore and inflamed, causing redness of the skin around them.
When should I go to my Doctor?
You may find that when you first get achy legs from varicose veins, simply wearing support tights or stockings will relieve the problem, but momentarily so. If your symptoms become troublesome, you should make a routine appointment with your doctor to ask their advice. Varicose veins are highly unlikely to cause any problem that will mean you need to see your doctor urgently to avoid any further trouble. Your doctor will probably just ask you some questions, and examine you.
You can do the following to avoid them from coming back and attacking you:
Avoid constipation and lose weight if you are overweight.
Take regular exercise and avoid standing still for long periods, wriggle your feet and clench your calves to keep the circulation going, and try to get up and stretch your legs regularly.
All in all do all those things that you need to do to remain fit. Eat right and exercise right, because you’re worth it!
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