Varicose veins can be referred to as enlarged veins that are mostly found in the legs and feet. They may look twisting and also have colours like blue or even dark purple....CONTINUE READING
According to a Health publication on Medical News Today, there are things that can cause varicose veins and that would be our focus in this article, and also we will be looking at by which one can manage this health condition.
Causes of Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are mostly caused by faulty or damaged valves in the vein that makes blood flow in its opposite direction. When these valves are damaged or weak, it may lead to leakage of blood and this leakage accumulates and forms enlarge or swollen veins.
Varicose veins form mostly in the legs and feet because they are far away from the heart which makes it difficult for blood to flow from there to the heart.
Therefore, any condition that puts pressure on any part of the body and keeps blood from flowing through to the heart, can cause varicose veins. Examples are pregnancy, constipation, and even tumors in some cases.
Ways By Which Varicose Veins Can Be Managed
The good news is varicose veins can be managed or prevented totally. Some of the ways they can be managed include:
1. Exercise: The positive impact of exercise on our general wellbeing cannot be overemphasized and here is one instance. Exercise can help prevent or manage varicose veins because exercise helps blood to circulate quickly around the body.
2. Controlled weight: If you can manage your weight, you are automatically managing varicose veins, or rather say, you stand a chat if not having one.
3. Avoid standing or sitting for too long: Standing for too long can put much pressure on your leg, likewise sitting for too long may restrict the flow of blood to your legs
4. Raising your legs: If you already have varicose veins, then raising your legs more often may help the flow of blood to and fro your legs and this may help improve this condition.
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