Causes
Family history. An inherited weakness of the valves in the veins.
With age, the elasticity of the walls along the veins are weakened which stretches the veins.
Hormonal changes within the body during pregnancy and menopause relaxes the walls of the veins. In addition, during pregnancy the veins may receive extra pressure from the expanding uterus (womb) causing dilation. Also, the use of birth control pills or estrogen replacement therapy alters the female hormone levels which might lead to varicose veins.
Deep vein thrombosis (economy-class syndrome), a blood clot in the deep vein.
Obesity and lifting heavy objects are also contributing factors.
Varicose veins can show up as a result of liver disease.
Treatment
Varicose veins are usually harmless. They can be treated with ligation surgery or sclerotherapy (injected medication to close affected vein so that blood moves to another vein). Spider veins can be treated with sclerotherapy and laser. Though newer and supposedly effective removal methods will surely be developed in time to come, it is always important to make sure you gather lots of information about these procedures and seek professional and sound advice before deciding what is good for you.
Seek a physician if you cut a varicose vein, experience pain, swelling or develop skin ulcers near a varicose vein.
How to reduce varicose veins
Do regular exercise. Walking, running, cycling and swimming keep blood vessels healthy.
Stick to a high-fiber and low-salt diet.
Kick off the high heels.
Avoid tight-fitting clothings or undergarments that restrict blood flow at the waist, groin and legs (e.g. girdles, stockings and socks).
If elastic stockings are recommended, wear them before getting out of bed in the morning.
Do not leave legs crossed or bent for a long period.
If work requires prolonged standing or sitting, move and stretch those legs, rotate ankles and wiggle the toes once in a while.
Do leg stretching exercises daily.
Raise legs above the level of the heart whenever possible.
Rest those legs on pillows while sleeping.
Stop smoking.
Horse chestnut (Latin name: Aesculus hippocastanum) is a herb known to reduce pain and swelling.
Gotu kola (Latin name: Centella asiatica), another herb has been found to improve blood circulation.
Butcher's broom (Latin name: Ruscus aculeatus) a herb that has been used to improve blood circulation in the legs and treat hemorrhoids.
Vitamin E helps improve blood circulation and protects blood vessels from damage.
According to Dr. John Heinerman in his book Heinerman's Encyclopedia of Healing Juices (Prentice Hall, 1994), rubbing with persimmon juice once the bulging has started can prevent the condition from worsening. Nutrients found in a persimmon fruit include calcium, iron, sodium, potassium, vitamin A, C and K.
Frankincense may also offer relief. Dilute 2-3 drops of frankincense essential oil in almond oil and then massage.
2006-07-14 02:20:25
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answered by @ngёL♥PÏήK 5
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Hemorrhoids are swollen and inflamed veins in the anal canal. They can be itchy, bleeding and/or painful protrusions just under the skin. To get rid of hemorrhoids you can use this natural method that already have thousands of positive reviews https://tr.im/m0lYj
There are two types internal and external. Internal are inside the anal canal in the lower rectum and external are at the anus. They result from increased pressure in the veins often due to straining during bowel movements and during pregnancy. Scratching in an attempt to relieve the itching symptoms further weakens the area and compounds the problem.
2015-01-28 11:29:26
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answered by Anonymous
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Hemorrhoids are associated with constipation and straining at bowel movements. How to get rid of hemorrhoids https://tr.im/uZEHj
Pregnancy is also associated with hemorrhoids. These conditions lead to increased pressure within the hemorrhoidal veins that causes them to swell. Other conditions, for example chronic liver disease, may also cause increased venous pressure and may be associated with hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are very common and are estimated to occur in up to one-half of the population by age 50.
2016-05-01 22:11:06
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They are not preventable. But manageable with crepe bandage and curable by surgery. Varicose veins occur as man has asumed erect posture in evolution. Varicose veins do not occur in quadripeds..
2006-07-12 19:20:40
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answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7
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well try Centis caps for this and also start taking Kumari Saar for this, chek out on www.planetayurveda.com, write to drvikramchauhan@yahoo.com or drmeenaxi@yahoo.com for free ayurvedic consultation
2006-07-12 19:52:27
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answered by aarzooji a 3
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