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10 Ways to Eliminate Varicose Veins

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Varicose vains are an annoying and painful condition that affects millions of people across the world. This condition is caused by the valves in your veins to stop functioning properly. Blood can then flow backwards in the veins, enlarging them and causing pressure and swelling.

Varicose veins can affect any part of the body, but the legs are most common.  This is because there is an increased pressure in legs as you stand for long periods of time. Varicose veins can be caused by a variety of factors. They are more common in women than men and can be passed through your family with genetics. As the main cause of varicose veins is pressure on your body, certain conditions can exacerbate or cause the condition. Obesity, pregnancy, and aging can all make you more susceptible to varicose veins.

The symptoms of varicose veins include soreness, swelling, skin discoloration, bulging veins, and the bluish appearance of veins showing from beneath the skin. Treatment of varicose veins ranges from managing the symptoms to full removal of the dysfunctional veins. The majority of affected veins are superficial, returning only 10% of the blood supply from the legs. The majority of the blood is returned through the deep veins. As the varicose veins are superficial, there are few long term side effects from surgically removing the affected veins.

Here are 10 ways to treat varicose veins, from elevating your legs to going under the knife. 

1. Elevating Your Legs

For the treatment of varicose vein pain, leg elevation is a great activity. Varicose veins are caused by improper circulation, and evening out your body on a horizontal plane can help. If you suffer from the beginning stages of varicose veins, try elevating your legs after long walks and periods of standing. Even activities like shopping can cause undue stress on your veins.

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