Veins are a kind of blood vessel that returns deoxygenated blood from the organs back to the heart....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
These are different from the arteries, which transport oxygenated blood from the heart to different parts of the body.
Deoxygenated blood that moves into the veins is collected within tiny blood vessels known as capillaries.
According to “Healthline”, specific medical conditions can lead to swollen veins or make your vein more noticeable. They include.
1. Varicose veins
Varicose veins are experienced when groups of purple veins become severely swollen.
It can be aggravated by several things on this list, such as drinking alcohol and prolonged standing.
2. Chronic venous insufficiency
Chronic venous insufficiency occurs when the valves in your veins don’t allow for the effective flow of blood. This makes blood collect in your legs.
3. Superficial thrombophlebitis
This condition happens when a vein close to the skin is inflamed and swollen.
It can be triggered by a superficial blood clot, trauma, cancer and certain cancer treatments, or prolonged sitting.
4. Chronic constipation
Chronic constipation pressures in the abdominal region, which increases pressure on nearby veins.
5. Blood clot
A blood clot in a vein can lead to a condition known as deep vein thrombosis, which often affects the leg.
The blood clot can cause blockage in blood flow in the vein, increasing blood pressure. The vein may appear more obvious.