Q&A : ADVICE FROM EXPERTS COMBATING VARICOSE VEINS.What are varicose veins Varicose Veins Definition Varicose veins are dilated, tortuous, elongated superficial veins that are usually seen in the legs. Description ? They are veins that have become enlarged. They can be induced hormonally, by pregnancy, trauma or just poor circulation. Who gets them? Mostly women, because estrogen has been proved to cause them. Where do they develop? On the thighs and lower legs. The pressure of standing only worsens the condition. What can people do to get rid of them? Wearing support hose will help compress the veins; pressure on the smaller vessels will keep blood flowing toward the heart. Sclerotherapy sclerotherapy /scle·ro·ther·a·py/ (skler?o-ther´ah-pe) injection of a chemical irritant into a vein to produce inflammation and eventual fibrosis and obliteration of the lumen, as for treatment of hemorrhoids. can be used to treat varicose veins; a chemical injected in·ject·ed adj. 1. Of or relating to a substance introduced into the body. 2. Of or relating to a blood vessel that is visibly distended with blood. injected 1. introduced by injection. 2. congested. into the veins irritates the vessel wall and closes up the vein. A new laser treatment is also available and is good for treating spiderlike varicose veins. The last option is surgery, which effectively removes all types of varicose veins. Are varicose veins a cosmetic cosmetic /cos·met·ic/ (koz-met´ik) 1. pertaining to cosmesis. 2. a beautifying substance or preparation. cos·met·ic n. problem or a medical problem? Both. Many women want them removed because they think they're unsightly un·sight·ly adj. un·sight·li·er, un·sight·li·est Unpleasant or offensive to look at; unattractive. See Synonyms at ugly. un . They also pose a medical problem; when the veins become enlarged, they can press against nerves, causing pain. Once removed, is that the end of them? No, they can come back. That is why doctors recommend women wear support hose, to help compress the veins. |
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