A vein is a blood vessel that is designed to help circulate blood throughout the body, including in and out of the lungs and heart. These are typically not seen because they are internal parts, but there are some cases in which they might protrude from the skin or become otherwise noticeable. Varicose vein treatment Austin is available to those in and around the Austin TX area who want to get rid of unsightly, twisted, swollen and potential painful veins.
There are many different theories as to why these varicosities form in the vein. However, the most common conclusion is that damaged or otherwise defective valves in the veins are the main culprit. Valves prevent backwards flow of blood in a vein. They are meant to keep blood moving toward the heart.
It has not been determined the exact cause for valves to become faulty. Some think it is an inherited problem. In other words, some people have a higher likelihood to have too little valves or ones that do not work correctly. Others may be born with abnormalities of their vein wall, which eventually leads to weakness and a higher chance of the valves leaking and separating.
The result of these faulty valves is varicose veins. This is when the blood flow reverse instead of flowing forward and flows back down the superficial veins rather than toward the heart. Pressure builds in these cases, which eventually causes more blood to flow in the wrong direction. This increased pressure within the superficial veins causing the varicosities.
Many things can make this issue worse. Some situations that are likely to aggravate the veins and make the issue seem worse: aging, prolonged standing, straining, surgery or trauma to the area, and pregnancy. Every case will differ in many respects.
These varicosities are usually easy to spot. They can be cosmetic problems for people and also painful. They often bulge and protrude from underneath the skin and can have a ropey feeling. The legs typically ache and come with a heaviness or itchiness. Symptoms might intensify after long days of standing or being on the feet. Some people might also experience severe pain from standing and sometimes even leg cramps.
The veins might be more prominent or first show up during a time of pregnancy or menstruation. This is also a time when they might feel more bothersome. Not all people will experience symptoms from this condition. In fact, many people may only consider this to be a cosmetic issue that they want to fix so that they look better.
Many different options are available to those interested in improving this condition so that they look and feel better. The most common solutions that are used: ambulatory phlebotomy, vein stripping and ligation, microsclerotherapy, sclerotherapy, lifestyle changes, endovenous ablation, surgery, and more. Still, it is suggested that people consult with a trusted and trained doctor when considering their options. The results will vary.
There are many different theories as to why these varicosities form in the vein. However, the most common conclusion is that damaged or otherwise defective valves in the veins are the main culprit. Valves prevent backwards flow of blood in a vein. They are meant to keep blood moving toward the heart.
It has not been determined the exact cause for valves to become faulty. Some think it is an inherited problem. In other words, some people have a higher likelihood to have too little valves or ones that do not work correctly. Others may be born with abnormalities of their vein wall, which eventually leads to weakness and a higher chance of the valves leaking and separating.
The result of these faulty valves is varicose veins. This is when the blood flow reverse instead of flowing forward and flows back down the superficial veins rather than toward the heart. Pressure builds in these cases, which eventually causes more blood to flow in the wrong direction. This increased pressure within the superficial veins causing the varicosities.
Many things can make this issue worse. Some situations that are likely to aggravate the veins and make the issue seem worse: aging, prolonged standing, straining, surgery or trauma to the area, and pregnancy. Every case will differ in many respects.
These varicosities are usually easy to spot. They can be cosmetic problems for people and also painful. They often bulge and protrude from underneath the skin and can have a ropey feeling. The legs typically ache and come with a heaviness or itchiness. Symptoms might intensify after long days of standing or being on the feet. Some people might also experience severe pain from standing and sometimes even leg cramps.
The veins might be more prominent or first show up during a time of pregnancy or menstruation. This is also a time when they might feel more bothersome. Not all people will experience symptoms from this condition. In fact, many people may only consider this to be a cosmetic issue that they want to fix so that they look better.
Many different options are available to those interested in improving this condition so that they look and feel better. The most common solutions that are used: ambulatory phlebotomy, vein stripping and ligation, microsclerotherapy, sclerotherapy, lifestyle changes, endovenous ablation, surgery, and more. Still, it is suggested that people consult with a trusted and trained doctor when considering their options. The results will vary.
