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Symptoms and Causes of Varicose Veins
- 7:25, 6th September 2018
- Test Organization
- Heart and Blood Vessels
- Varicose Veins
Varicose veins often appear to be blue or dark purple visible on the legs and feet. They are swollen and enlarged, caused when the veins fail to work properly and it affects the flow of blood. Veins contain tiny valves that open as blood flows towards your heart and prevent it from flowing reverse.
The Causes of Varicose Veins
? Age: With age, your veins lose the elasticity, leading them to stretch. The valves become weak and cause an obstacle in the proper movement of blood. The veins become enlarged as blood pools in the veins. It started appearing blue or purple in color as it consists of deoxygenated blood.
? Pregnancy: During pregnancy, the volume of the blood in your body increases, but the flow of blood to the pelvis reduces. This circulatory change helps in the growth of the fetus but often leads to the swollen and enlarged veins.
There are various symptoms that can make you aware of this condition:
? Twisted and bulging veins, often looking like cords
? Swollen ankles
? Aching and a feeling of heaviness in your legs
? Telangiectasia (spider veins) in the affected area
? Stasis dermatitis, also known as venous eczema, causing the skin in the affected area to appear dry, itchy and red
? A small injury in the affected area can tend to have longer bleeding than the normal
? Experiencing leg cramps when standing up
? Atrophie Blanche, which are irregular white patches appearing on the ankles
? Lipodermatosclerosis, where the fat under the skin becomes hard, resulting in shrinkage in skin
? Skin discoloration near the affected area, causing brownish or blue in color
? Restless leg syndrome
Facing any of the above-mentioned symptoms? Do not delay any further and consult a physician in order to prevent yourself from the pain and discomfort.
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