What are Varicose Veins?
Varicose Veins is a circulation disease that arises when veins expand, become tortuous and prominent. Medically, it is often evaluated under chronic venous insufficiency: valves cannot transport blood sufficiently to the heart, causing accumulation and increased pressure within the vessels.
From Aesthetics to Health
Varicose veins are not just a cosmetic issue; they can lead to serious conditions such as pain, edema, skin pigmentation and venous ulcers as they progress. It is more common in people who stand for long periods, women, and those with family history.
Basic mechanism
Vein valves normally prevent blood from flowing down due to gravity. When they weaken, reflux increases, venous pressure rises and the vessel wall widens over time.
- Genetic predisposition
- Working long hours standing/sitting
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Pregnancy
- Obesity
- Advanced age
- Hormonal changes
- Heaviness and burning
- Evening swelling
- Cramps
- Visible vein network
If you have prominent veins, pain or edema in your legs, getting an assessment early with Doppler ultrasound facilitates treatment selection.
