“Sclero-” literally means hardening or scarring, and sclerotherapy is a minimally invasive treatment in which a chemical irritant solution is injected into varicose veins; the solution causes the veins to form scar tissue and collapse, which closes off the blood supply. The blood is naturally and automatically re-routed to nearby healthier veins, and the collapsed
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Are Varicose And Spider Veins Preventable?
Spider and varicose veins are a common issue, especially among women over the age of 40. If you have these vein issues, or are wondering if you may develop one soon, it’s worth learning about them and the methods you can use to prevent them. What Are Varicose And Spider Veins? Veins are blood vessels
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The heart pumps nutrient-dense and oxygenated blood to the body through thick-walled blood vessels called arteries; the deoxygenated and depleted blood is then sent back to the heart through thin-walled vessels called veins. Tiny capillaries connect the arteries and veins. Because the veins are much farther away from the heart than the arteries are, they
Read MoreThings You Need to Know About Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are so common that one out of four Americans suffers from them. Those enlarged, bulging, twisted veins tend to appear especially in the lower legs because they are farthest away from the heart and therefore get the least amount of benefit from the natural pumping action in the circulatory system. Sitting for extended
Read MoreHow to Identify and Deal with Varicose Veins?
Varicose veins, described as twisted or enlarged veins, are a hereditary condition, i.e., you have a greater chance of inheriting varicose veins if one of your blood relatives has. Typically, women, elderly persons, obese patients, or someone who sits or stands for a prolonged period are more prone to varicose veins. The risk factors that
Read MoreVaricose Veins Patient Guide
Varicose veins are twisted, bulging, bluish or purplish veins that are most commonly found on the legs. They often cause discomfort, especially if steps are not taken to prevent the condition from worsening. Varicose veins and their smaller counterpart, spider veins, develop due to blood pooling in a superficial vein. Each vein has many tiny
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