It is a condition that most every woman will face within her lifetime, though it is rarely spoken of in the media, or even medical circles. For women who develop them, they are an embarrassing eyesore which can result in some women avoiding any clothing which would reveal the legs. From Austin, TX to Ontario, Canada, women have learned to endure their varicose veins in silence.
This condition is sometimes called a spider vein, and occurs when there is pressure to the lower body preventing blood from traveling back up to the heart. The blood pools in the vein causing it to enlarge and turn blue. For this reason, most of these varicosities are located in the legs and feet, often advancing to the stage of being an eyesore that results in a negative body image.
Doctors will generally recommend self care therapy in order to improve the appearance of these veins, and to help ease any pain she may be experiencing. Women are notorious for suffering pain silently, as nature has granted them a brain physiology that can permit one to ignore pain more effectively than men. This factor sometimes prevents many women from seeking treatment or solutions.
An advanced form of this condition known as venous insufficiency can occur in some individuals. For these unfortunate souls, a surgical alternative may be required and should be sought sooner rather than later. If caught early the surgery can be done through non-invasive laser technology.
Hormonal changes which might occur with aging or pregnancy contribute generally minor varicosities in her venous system. As the vein loses elasticity, it becomes less successful at carrying blood to the heart, against the flow of gravity. As blood pools in the vein, it becomes enlarged, and the blood may spider out into other smaller vessels around it. Pregnancy varicosities generally improve on their own after the child is born.
While men do sometimes suffer this affliction, it is primarily a scourge for women. Age and hormonal changes play a factor, as do the development of obesity or certain lifestyle or career choices. Women who walk or stand for long periods of time are more likely to see these ugly, blue, rope-like formations appear on their legs and feet.
The irony is that walking or being upright a great deal is generally regarded as healthier than sitting for long periods of time and becoming overweight. As usual, nature punishes women with clear and obvious signs of aging, making it more difficult to look and feel attractive even when she embraces a healthy lifestyle. The good news is that there are solid treatment options.
Fortunately, treatment such as properly fitting compression stockings, frequent movement and change of sitting or standing position, as well as developing muscle tone in the legs through exercise can all help to promote circulation. The herb called horse chestnut seed extract is known to aid in circulation, and can improve the appearance of varicosities. For women with serious venous insufficiency, treatment with lasers or even the old-fashioned sclerotherapy can be utilized as corrective measures.
This condition is sometimes called a spider vein, and occurs when there is pressure to the lower body preventing blood from traveling back up to the heart. The blood pools in the vein causing it to enlarge and turn blue. For this reason, most of these varicosities are located in the legs and feet, often advancing to the stage of being an eyesore that results in a negative body image.
Doctors will generally recommend self care therapy in order to improve the appearance of these veins, and to help ease any pain she may be experiencing. Women are notorious for suffering pain silently, as nature has granted them a brain physiology that can permit one to ignore pain more effectively than men. This factor sometimes prevents many women from seeking treatment or solutions.
An advanced form of this condition known as venous insufficiency can occur in some individuals. For these unfortunate souls, a surgical alternative may be required and should be sought sooner rather than later. If caught early the surgery can be done through non-invasive laser technology.
Hormonal changes which might occur with aging or pregnancy contribute generally minor varicosities in her venous system. As the vein loses elasticity, it becomes less successful at carrying blood to the heart, against the flow of gravity. As blood pools in the vein, it becomes enlarged, and the blood may spider out into other smaller vessels around it. Pregnancy varicosities generally improve on their own after the child is born.
While men do sometimes suffer this affliction, it is primarily a scourge for women. Age and hormonal changes play a factor, as do the development of obesity or certain lifestyle or career choices. Women who walk or stand for long periods of time are more likely to see these ugly, blue, rope-like formations appear on their legs and feet.
The irony is that walking or being upright a great deal is generally regarded as healthier than sitting for long periods of time and becoming overweight. As usual, nature punishes women with clear and obvious signs of aging, making it more difficult to look and feel attractive even when she embraces a healthy lifestyle. The good news is that there are solid treatment options.
Fortunately, treatment such as properly fitting compression stockings, frequent movement and change of sitting or standing position, as well as developing muscle tone in the legs through exercise can all help to promote circulation. The herb called horse chestnut seed extract is known to aid in circulation, and can improve the appearance of varicosities. For women with serious venous insufficiency, treatment with lasers or even the old-fashioned sclerotherapy can be utilized as corrective measures.
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