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Vein Specialists in Alaska serving Anchorage, Wasilla, Juneau, Kenai, and Homer
Alaska Vein Care is servicing Anchorage, Juneau, Wasilla, Kenai, Soldotna, and Homer. Thanks to the minimally invasive vein treatment options available to Alaska Vein Care, you can eliminate varicose vein concerns with comfort, convenience, and minimal recovery time.
What are Varicose Veins?
Varicose veins are a very common condition in the United States and affect approximately 15 percent of men and approximately 25 percent of women. Varicose veins are the blue or purplish enlarged veins you typically see bulging out of one’s leg. The word “varicose” is derived from the Latin root word “varix,” which is translated in English as “twisted.” Any vein in your body may become varicose, however, its important to note that this condition or varicose veins exists most often in the legs and feet. Varicose veins occur in the legs and lower extremities because standing and walking increases the pressure in the veins in the lower half of your body.
Is it only a cosmetic concern?
For many men and women, varicose veins and spider veins (these are the smaller and more common variation of varicose veins) makes them feel less attractive. However, it’s important to note that for others, varicose veins cause aching pain and discomfort. This condition may lead to serious problems if not treated. Moreover, varicose veins may also serve as an indication that the individual is at a higher risk of other disorders of the circulatory system. As with many other health related issues, self-help measures work well for prevention; compression stockings and changing certain aspects in one’s lifestyle.
Pregnancy and Varicose Veins Pregnant women sometimes complain of developing varicose veins. This is true. Pregnancy increases the volume of blood in a woman’s body, however, it decreases the flow of blood from the legs to the pelvis. This change in circulation is designed to support the growing baby, but it can produce an unfortunate side effects such as enlarged veins in the legs. Varicose veins may appear for the first time during pregnancy. It has been observed that the varicose veins may worsen during late pregnancy because the uterus exerts greater pressure on the veins in your legs.
Hemorrhoids and Varicose Veins?
Some are very surprised to learn that hemorrhoids are actually varicose veins located in and around the anus. Moreover, this condition is very common in the United States. By age 50, about half of adults have had to deal with the itching, bleeding and pain that often signal the presence of hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoids, also known as “piles”, are swollen veins in your anus and rectum. The causes include straining during a bowel movement or the increased pressure during pregnancy.
Effective medications and procedures are readily available to treat hemorrhoids. Fortunately, in many cases hemorrhoids may require only lifestyle changes.
A number of people do not experience any discomfort with varicose veins, however, certain people do. For those that do experience discomfort, below are some of the symptoms
Symptoms:
• Achiness or heavy feeling in one’s legs; burning, throbbing, muscle cramping and swelling in the lower legs.
• Itching around one or more of your veins in the legs.
• Skin ulcers near your ankle, which represent a severe form of vascular disease and require immediate attention.
• If you have varicose veins
Risk Factors that Increase your Chances of Developing Varicose Veins
• Standing for long periods of time. Blood doesn’t flow as well if you’re in the same position for long periods of time because your muscles are not contracting to push the blood back to the heart.
• Obesity. Extra weight puts more pressure on your veins.
• Age. The normal processing of aging causes wear and tear on the valves in your veins which regulate blood flow. The wear and tear may causes the valves to malfunction.
• Sex. Women have a higher chance than men are to develop varicose veins and spider veins. This is attributed to hormonal changes during pregnancy, and also premenstruation or menopause may be a factor. Some researchers have found that female hormones may relax vein walls. Moreover, the use of hormone replacement therapy or birth control pills may increase the risk of varicose veins.
• Genetics. Check to see whether your family members have varicose veins, heredity plays a big role.
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