by Patricia Taylorson | Varicose Veins Info
Varicosity is one of the most common diseases and varicose vein pain a resultant symptom. According to statistics, it is estimated that 20% of men and 30% of women suffer from this disease. Varicose veins are superficial and swollen veins seen on the surface of the...
by Patricia Taylorson | Varicose Veins Info
There are a number of factors which can increase the risk of developing varicose veins which you should be aware of. Some you can influence but others you can’t. Here’s our list of the 12 risk factors for varicose veins. The Top 13 Risk Factors For...
by Patricia Taylorson | Varicose Veins Info
How To Help Varicose Veins: It’s an incredibly common problem. According to the American Society for Vascular Surgery, about 20 to 25 million Americans suffer from varicose veins. The majority of sufferers being women – mainly due to hormonal and...
by Patricia Taylorson | Varicose Veins Info
The risk of varicose veins during pregnancy is really something to be aware of. All expectant mothers are at very high risk of first developing varicose veins during pregnancy. For others any existing condition may well worsen during this time. Why is this? During...
by Patricia Taylorson | Treatments, Varicose Veins Info
If you suffer with varicose veins then leg workouts can really help … but the golden rule is keep it low impact! Exercise increases blood circulation and gets the blood pumping! Whilst it’s not going to cure varicose veins the right kind of leg workouts can help...
by Patricia Taylorson | Treatments, Varicose Veins Info
Varicose veins can be disfiguring and painful but it is not always that they need surgical treatment. Sometimes the condition comes and goes especially in cases where it is caused by temporal factors such as pregnancy or the nature of occupation. The cardinal rule is,...
by Patricia Taylorson | Varicose Veins Info
Many people confuse spider veins with varicose veins however, the two are different, not least in appearance. Varicose veins are known for their large and bulging veins. Spider veins however get their name from the blue or red web of small veins that appear spread...
by Patricia Taylorson | Varicose Veins Info
How to prevent varicose veins: As the diagram above shows, normal functioning veins allow the smooth flow of blood back to the heart. They work by pumping the blood along the vein by way of a series of one way valves. This prevents the blood taking the easy route and...