Women from Austin, TX to the Far East have or will someday be faced with the suffering of discolored and bulging in their venous system. Rarely is this condition spoken of, even to her health care provider. For reasons that are their own, many women fail to seek treatment for their varicose veins.
Also known as a spider vein, this condition is an enlargement of a vein that occurs as a result of pressure in the lower body due to standing upright for long periods of time. The varicosities are most often seen in the legs, ankles, and feet. Many doctors will recommend certain self-treatment procedures, but more often than not the condition is hardly mentioned unless it is an advanced case.
Self-care procedures can include elevating the feet or wearing compression hose in order to ease the pain one might experience. Often women will suffer aching and throbbing in the legs, or itching near the site of a spider vein. The condition can be quite painful for some women, but women will never speak to a doctor about treatment options. Women are sometimes under the impression that it is something they have to live with, and sometimes they even believe they brought this condition onto themselves through inadequate exercise.
A condition known as venous insufficiency can result in a rare but dangerous level of poor circulation. For women who routinely ignore leg pain, the real danger comes as a stroke or aneurysm when a vein progresses to being a clot. Failure to seek help can result in a dangerous blood clot that may be untreatable, leaving her with only the option of amputation.
With pregnancy or advancing age, many women will begin to see the first signs of varicosities. When a vein loses elasticity, it can become unable to successfully bring blood all the way back to the heart. Some blood can fall back and pool in the vein, causing it to become enlarged and discolored. Pregnancy varicosities often repair themselves fairly quickly.
Men occasionally suffer with variations of this ailment, but it is generally an affliction suffered by women. Hormonal changes from pregnancy and aging play a factor, although obesity and a tendency to stand or sit in one position for long periods of time are a more primary cause. A woman may begin to see blue rope-like strands on her legs and feet, just below the surface of the skin.
Women often believe that being on their feet promotes a more healthy lifestyle, and they would be correct most of the time. However, if there is not enough movement going on, she is contributing to the pressure on her lower body. This is a tough reality for women who push themselves to lead an active life with hopes of keeping their bodies unmarred while approaching life changes such as parenthood or middle age.
Compression stockings, if properly fitted, can improve this condition, as can shifting position frequently and improving muscle tone in the legs. For herbalists, horse chestnut seed extract can help with the circulation as well. For women suffering pain or bleeding ulcers, there are options such as laser treatments or sclerotherapy which may be recommended by her physician.
Also known as a spider vein, this condition is an enlargement of a vein that occurs as a result of pressure in the lower body due to standing upright for long periods of time. The varicosities are most often seen in the legs, ankles, and feet. Many doctors will recommend certain self-treatment procedures, but more often than not the condition is hardly mentioned unless it is an advanced case.
Self-care procedures can include elevating the feet or wearing compression hose in order to ease the pain one might experience. Often women will suffer aching and throbbing in the legs, or itching near the site of a spider vein. The condition can be quite painful for some women, but women will never speak to a doctor about treatment options. Women are sometimes under the impression that it is something they have to live with, and sometimes they even believe they brought this condition onto themselves through inadequate exercise.
A condition known as venous insufficiency can result in a rare but dangerous level of poor circulation. For women who routinely ignore leg pain, the real danger comes as a stroke or aneurysm when a vein progresses to being a clot. Failure to seek help can result in a dangerous blood clot that may be untreatable, leaving her with only the option of amputation.
With pregnancy or advancing age, many women will begin to see the first signs of varicosities. When a vein loses elasticity, it can become unable to successfully bring blood all the way back to the heart. Some blood can fall back and pool in the vein, causing it to become enlarged and discolored. Pregnancy varicosities often repair themselves fairly quickly.
Men occasionally suffer with variations of this ailment, but it is generally an affliction suffered by women. Hormonal changes from pregnancy and aging play a factor, although obesity and a tendency to stand or sit in one position for long periods of time are a more primary cause. A woman may begin to see blue rope-like strands on her legs and feet, just below the surface of the skin.
Women often believe that being on their feet promotes a more healthy lifestyle, and they would be correct most of the time. However, if there is not enough movement going on, she is contributing to the pressure on her lower body. This is a tough reality for women who push themselves to lead an active life with hopes of keeping their bodies unmarred while approaching life changes such as parenthood or middle age.
Compression stockings, if properly fitted, can improve this condition, as can shifting position frequently and improving muscle tone in the legs. For herbalists, horse chestnut seed extract can help with the circulation as well. For women suffering pain or bleeding ulcers, there are options such as laser treatments or sclerotherapy which may be recommended by her physician.
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