What causes varicose veins and how to prevent it

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Dr S Elango talks about "What causes varicose veins and how to prevent it" in a video that will inform the general public.

Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins. Any vein close to the skin's surface (superficial) can become varicose. Varicose veins most commonly affect the veins in the legs. That's because standing and walking increase the pressure in the veins of the lower body

Causes
Weak or damaged valves can lead to varicose veins. Arteries carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body. Veins return blood from the rest of the body to the heart. To return blood to the heart, the veins in the legs must work against gravity.

Risk factors
The following can increase the risk of developing varicose veins:

Age
Ageing causes wear and tear on the valves in the veins that help control blood flow. Eventually, that wear causes the valves to allow some blood to flow back into the veins, where it collects.
Sex
Women are more likely to develop the condition. Hormonal changes before a menstrual period or during pregnancy or menopause might be a factor because female hormones tend to relax vein walls. Hormone treatments, such as birth control pills, might increase the risk of varicose veins.
Pregnancy
During pregnancy, the blood volume in the body increases. This change supports the growing baby but can also enlarge the veins in the legs.
Family history
If other family members had varicose veins, there's a greater chance you will too.
Obesity
Being overweight puts added pressure on veins.
Standing or sitting for long periods of time. Movement helps blood flow.

Complications
Complications of varicose veins, although rare, can include:

Ulcers
Painful ulcers can form on the skin near varicose veins, particularly near the ankles. A discoloured spot on the skin usually begins before ulcer forms. See your health care provider immediately if you think you've developed a leg ulcer.
Blood clots
Occasionally, veins deep within the legs become enlarged and might cause leg pain and swelling. Seek medical attention for persistent leg pain or swelling because it can be a sign of a blood clot.
Bleeding
Occasionally, veins close to the skin burst. Although this usually causes only minor bleeding, it requires medical attention.

Prevention
Improving blood flow and muscle tone might reduce the risk of developing varicose veins. The same measures that treat the discomfort from varicose veins can help prevent them. Try the following:
Avoiding high heels and tight hosiery
Changing your sitting or standing position regularly
Eating a high-fibre, low-salt diet
Exercising
Raising your legs when sitting or lying down
Watching your weight

Treatment
Treatment for varicose veins may include self-care measures, compression stockings, and surgeries or procedures. Procedures to treat varicose veins are often done as outpatient procedures, which means you usually go home on the same day.

Self-care
Self-care — such as exercise, raising the legs when sitting or lying down, or wearing compression stockings — can help ease the pain of varicose veins and might prevent them from getting worse.
Compression stockings

Surgeries

Sclerotherapy, Laser treatment, Catheter-based procedures using radiofrequency or laser energy, High ligation and vein stripping, and Ambulatory phlebectomy.

Dr S Elango
PSG Hospital
Avinashi Rd, Peelamedu,
Coimbatore - 641004

INTRO - 0:00
Varicose Veins - 01:09
Who will get varicose veins - 02:23
Stages of varicose veins - 03:08
Symptoms of varicose veins - 03:52
The complication of varicose veins - 04:34
Treatments for varicose veins - 05:16
What to do after varicose veins surgery - 7:48
OUTRO - 08:40

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