Beyond the cosmetic issue and -in principle- a benign condition, varicose veins also affect our quality of life. To relieve those who suffer, there are several techniques to eliminate them.
In principle we have to say that the varicose veins are dilated at the level of the legs that can be only an aesthetic problem, but can also cause discomfort, pain and swelling of the ankles. Other complications that could result are phlebitis, thrombosis and pulmonary embolism and, after years of evolution, ulcers.
Varicose veins, telangiectasias or varicose veins are the external manifestation of alterations in the circulatory system caused by the fact that man walks and remains erect during the day and throughout his life.
This position forces the circulatory system to overstress, overcoming the force of gravity, to get the blood back to the heart from the feet; therefore the return or venous circulation is especially difficult in the legs.
In addition, many people are subjected to long hours of standing work, so in 60% of cases, they will present some symptom of venous insufficiency in the lower limbs. The sedentary lifestyle, obesity, pregnancies, hormonal treatments, as well as the lack of regular exercise make difficult, the venous return of the lower extremities.
Although the varicose pathology is also a hereditary fact and unfortunately, people with this inheritance manifest the symptoms at an early age.
Why varicose veins affect women more than men?
It is one of the most frequent ailments among the population over 40 years old, especially the female population. This is because the female hormones cause a weakness of the venous wall that can induce a greater dilation of the same.
If you have questions or require more information, contact the specialists of the Angiologists portal in Mérida.
