Hey, Where Did These Varicose Veins Come From Anyway?
If you have varicose veins, odds are you have already spent a lot of time and money in trying to find ways to get rid of them and wondered where the heck they came from. While there are many options available, in the end, you may just be stuck with them. For those of us who don't have these problems, but are concerned that we may at some point in the future, we could benefit from learning about the causes, so that we may take action to help prevent them from forming.
There has been a lot of debate in the medical world over what exactly causes varicose veins, with the only conclusion being that they are caused by damaged or defective valves in the veins themselves. The valves in our veins act to keep blood flowing in one direction, so that blood can't flow back into the vein from the same direction in which it left, keeping the blood in a constant flow to the heart. Some people inherit their valve problems from their parents and grand parents, while others are caused by their lifestyle. When blood flows back into the veins due to bad valves, it causes pressure to build up inside the vein, eventually leading to varicose veins.
There are certain situations that can make you more prone to developing this malady, so if you are concerned about this issue, please keep reading. One of the more common aggravating factors of the weakening of the valves is pregnancy. When you are pregnant, your body increases its normal blood volume, to help sustain the growing fetus. This extra blood puts added strains on the veins and valves in the body, especially in the legs and stomach. And you thought that gaining 25 pounds during pregnancy and the pain of child birth was bad enough- now you've got blue legs. Wearing support socks and maternity support hose while you are pregnant may help alleviate the problem.
People who have to stand up for long periods of time are often more prone to bulging veins as well. Try to alternate long periods of standing with sit-breaks if at all possible, and again, talk to your doctor about wearing support devices, such as support hose, that may help. What may surprise you is that sitting for long periods of time is worse for your legs than standing, so get up and walk around when ever you can.
Being overweight may also eventually lead to problem veins, so try to maintain your ideal body weight, and eat a healthy diet, low fat.
Straining muscles may also lead to varicose veins, including straining caused by constipation, kidney problems, prolonged, chronic cough, etc.
In some cases, people who have had surgery on their legs, or suffered any kind of major leg injury, such as in a car accident, may also be more prone to develop vein problems.
The older you are, the better your chances are of developing varicose veins. It isn't an idea we all like to think about on a regular basis, but much like getting gray hair, or wrinkles, but it is bound to happen sooner or later! Oh, and men, if you think that this is a "womans" issue, think again. It's a 60/40 split with women only having a 20 percent higher chance than men to develop them.
By taking the time to better understand the causes of varicose veins, you will be able to take action now, which may inhibit their development in the future!
Patricia is a health focused content author. If you suffer from varicose veins you may want to know that there are surgical and non-surgical options available to help ease them. For more Varicose Vein Information visit http://www.squidoo.com/varicose-vein-treatment
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