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Blood circulates through your body in a simple, defined pattern. It leaves your heart full of oxygen and moves through your arteries. From there, it moves into capillaries and supplies your organs and tissues with oxygen before moving into your veins. Blood flows through your veins back to your heart, which pumps it to your lungs to pick up more oxygen. Then,Timberland shoes for women, it leaves your lungs and your heart to recirculate through your arteries again.
Your veins have one-way valves within them that control the direction in which your blood flows. The valves ensure blood doesn't flow in the wrong direction. The problem is, they can suffer damage for a variety of reasons and become incapable of doing their job. As a result,Nike shox OZ for women, blood starts pooling, which causes venous bulging and twisting in the area. This is known as varicose veins.
Below, we'll provide an overview that explores why they occur, symptoms you may notice, and how they're treated. We'll also give you a few tips for preventing their onset.
How They Occur
The veins found throughout your body may become weakened, and thus lose their pliability. They stretch and become less flexible. In this state, they also prevent the valve's flaps from touching each other. The valves become separated, which allows blood to flow in the wrong direction.
When blood flows backward past the valves' separated flaps, the vein swells to accommodate the extra volume. Depending on how severe the backflow is, the swelling may be significant. There's limited space near the veins, so they begin to bunch up in order to make room for the extra blood. Eventually, they start to twist against each other.
This process can happen for a number of reasons, including obesity,Air jordan VII, pregnancy, and sitting or standing in one place for prolonged periods. The disorder is prevalent, among both men and women.
Potential Indications Of Varicose Veins
Sometimes, there are no symptoms when varicose veins form. Many people feel no discomfort. Nor do they notice swelling in the area. Other times, there may be noticeable swelling or bulging directly underneath the skin. The veins will appear purple or blue.
Another sign of varicose veins is itching, which is often thought to be due to dry skin. Many people also experience a persistent throbbing or cramping in the region. When the backed up veins become severe, you might develop skin ulcers and blood clots.
Treating The Condition
There are a number of ways to treat varicose veins, including measures that focus on making changes to your daily lifestyle. For example, your doctor might recommend losing weight and building muscle in the affected area, both of which will improve your circulation. Tight clothing and shoes with high heels are also discouraged. Lastly, your doctor may suggest standing up often if you normally sit for long periods.
In some cases, the disorder may be sufficiently severe to treat it with surgery. There are several procedures that can be performed, including a few that focus on smaller varicose veins (e.g. sclerotherapy and microsclerotherapy).
Steps To Prevention
It's important to realize that complete prevention of varicose veins is impossible. That said,Fendi slik scarf, there are measures you can take to improve your circulation and minimize the likelihood they'll develop. First,D&G Watch, exercise. While rigorous exercise is unnecessary to promote circulation, walking is always helpful.
Second,Dsquared2 Strap, maintain a healthy weight and eat the right foods. Extra pounds place pressure on your veins, which can damage the one-way valves within them. Excess salt may cause you to retain water, exacerbating weight gain.
Third, move your body at least every half hour. If you normally sit in front of a computer, stand up and stretch. If you often stand in one place for long periods, take the time to walk around to encourage blood flow.
Varicose veins are more common than many people realize. If they are causing pain or swelling, consult your doctor regarding the most appropriate form of treatment.

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