My cousin told me sitting with my legs crossed would do this...is this true?
2006-12-02 10:52:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Registered Nurse here; No setting with legs crossed doesn't cause varicose veins. Here are some things that does. Obesity, pregnancy, hereditary predisposition, another words if your mother has them, or your maternal or pat-renal grandmother. Also standing for long periods of time, especially on concrete. If your working and your work requires extended time on your feet, such as the nursing profession, checkers at department and grocery stores, waitress, etc. Great Ideal to wear support hose, will benefit you now and in the future, decreases varicose veins, also helps to facilitate the return of blood from the lower extremities back to the heart.
Thanks for the opportunity to address your question.
2006-12-02 11:03:27 · answer #1 · answered by Strawberry Pony 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, Varicose veins is a condition caused by Chronic valve insufficiency. Basically there are valves in the veins that help prevent blood from flowing back down into the lower legs. The major vein in the leg is called the Great Saphenous Vein. When the valves stop functioning the blood will black up in to the superficial veins in the legs and they become enlarged and torturous. Which is what people see. in a nut shell. but sitting with your legs crossed will not cause them. Usually it is when we stand on our feet for long periods of time.
2006-12-02 11:03:06 · answer #2 · answered by juno406 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Varicose veins are brought about each and every time, there is no longer adequate venous blood bypass. the substantial causes are immobility and prolonged status. the veins bulge out, of direction. outcomes contained in the certain section turning blue.
2016-11-30 01:40:50 · answer #3 · answered by saylors 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After 10 years of struggling with all sorts of creams and pills to treat this embarrassing problem I was able to get rid of my varicose veins by using natural healing methods and alternative herbal home remedies.
Read Diane Thompson's "Varicose Veins Secrets" (also available in electronic format at: http://www.varicoseveinscure.org ). By following this guide book I was able to eradicate my varicose veins pretty fast. God bless!
2014-09-17 14:06:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No...a lot of it is hereditary (if your mom has, you'll probably have.
A job that keeps you on your feet all day (wear support hose), pregnancy will do it too.
2006-12-02 13:37:02 · answer #5 · answered by muscgrad2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋