Saturday, 21 July 2012

Prevention of varicose veins...

What are veins??
-Blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood from outer parts of the body back to the heart and lungs.
VARICOSE VEINS: These are abnormally thick,twisted or enlarged veins,usually seen in legs.
How it causes??
-Damaged valves within the veins and abnormalities of the vein wall,by increasing pressure.
Symptoms; Relief on lying down and elevating legs,external bleeding from veins,itching in lower leg,legs ache,feel heavy by evening..
It can be treated by surgery,radio frequency ablation(laser therapy),sclerotherapy(injection of a chemical).
PREVENTION:Controlling your weight,avoid alcohol, wear loose clothes,raise your legs, exercise with care(especially by biking, swimming and walking can improve the circulation in legs and prevent varicose veins.... 

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