Common Symptoms and Treatment for Varicose Veins
The venous circulation, also known as return circulation, is made up of a vast network of veins whose function is to bring blood from tissues to the heart. One of the most important things that identify the veins is that there are valves that control the passage of the blood to prevent it from flowing backward and only towards the heart. As we age and as our muscles age, the effectiveness of these valves decreases and the blood becomes stuck. When this happens, chronic venous insufficiency occurs (CVI), leading to the common varicose veins. What Are Varicose Veins? When the damaged valves are in the superficial veins (those you can see through the skin), varicose veins occur. Varicose veins are nothing more than swollen and sturdy veins that are visible through the skin. They usually protrude under the skin of the legs, thighs, and ankles, with a bluish or purplish appearance. Symptoms of Varicose Veins Symptoms related to varicose veins occur because ther...