VARICOSE VEINS

VARICOSE VEINS ARE...

• ENLARGED AND TWISTED VEINS
• MAINLY IN LEGS
• FORMED WHEN VALVES IN THE VEINS AREN'T CLOSED TIGHTLY

VARICOSE VEINS CAUSED BY...

• Weakening in valves
• Valves don't work
• Blood collects and pressure builds
• The vein becomes weak and large
• Increased pressure in veins

TREATMENTS

• Laser treatment
• Sclerotherapy (injects chemicals in the vein)
• Phlebectomy (vein is removed)
• Ablation (heat)

PREVENTIONS

• Can't prevent from happening
• Can prevent from getting worse
• Avoid standing/sitting for long periods of time
• Keep legs raised

Sources


-http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007395.htm
-http://--www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/varicose-veins/basics/definition/con...
-Google images
-http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/varicose-veins-cause