WHAT ARE VARICOSE VEINS?

Varicose veins occur when your veins enlarge, expand, and overfill with blood. Varicose veins typically appear swollen and raised. They are often painful. This is what they look like:
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If you're reading this, you might have Varicose veins or you kniw someone who does.

Some potential causes of these veins are:

1. Menopause
2. Pregnancy
3. Standing for long periods of time
4. Obesity.
5. Family history of Varicose veins.
Some symptoms of these veins are:
pain, swelling, heaviness, and achiness over or around the enlarged veins.

In some cases, you can develop swelling and discoloration. In severe cases, the veins can bleed significantly, and ulcers can form.
You should go see your doctor for elaborate diagnosis if you have any symptoms.

I'm sorry but this could stay as a barrier to your fine legs.

But they're some lifestyle treatments you can adopt and which your doctor will likely advise you to do:
1. Avoid standing for long periods of time.
2. Lose weight or maintain a healthy weight.
3. Wear comprehension socks.
4. Exercise to improve your circulation.
If you already have varicose veins, you should take these steps to prevent new varicose veins. You could also be advised to elevate your legs whenever you’re resting or sleeping.

There are some yoga exercise you can practice to help subdue these veins.
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Some medical methods to treat this veins include:
1. Surgery
2. Comprehension
3. microsclerotherapy
4. endovenous ablation therapy
5. endoscopic vein surgery
You should always talk to your doctor about your treatment options and the risks before choosing a method. The method recommended can depend on your symptoms, size, and location of the varicose vein.

And I hope you learnt something. If you're not a victim of these veins,
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