Question 1

do people in hot weather places get more varicose veins (assuming heat dilates veins) than people in cold places?

Accepted Answer

Great question!: You are right that heat dilates veins but that is not a permanent condition.  Varicose veins are caused by vein walls that are permanently damaged by not having enough elastic tissue in them and by bad valves.  The major cause for that to happen is heredity, not hot weather.

Question 2

petrified i have dvt no swelling or heat but varicose veins hurt suffer from health aniexty ?

Accepted Answer

Check with yor doc: Sometimes health anxiety can be a good thing as it can get you to see your doctor and get proper treatment.
Deep Ven Thrombosis ( DVT) can be a serious condition but it is treatable  It is important to see your medical doctor for evaluation and treatment before any serious complications occur.

Question 3

how can i treat vericose veins?

Accepted Answer

Several ways: Compression wraps, injection of sclerosing agents, radiofrequency ablation, surgery, and combinations of all of these,  are potential treatments. The best treatment will depend on the cause of the varicose veins, their size, and their symptoms.

Question 4

what should i do about vericose veins

Accepted Answer

Yes: Varicose veins is a benign condition affecting primarily women but also some men. There is no cure and it usually progresses with time. Accepted treatments include - compression stockings and vein stripping surgery. Other things that may be helpful - reduce time spent on your feet, take Aspirin to prevent clots, elevate feet whenever possible to minimize swelling. Horse chestnut is modest help.

Question 5

what are the signs you have varicose veins?

Accepted Answer

Appearance first: The first sign that you have varicose veins is that you can see them.  They are can large or small and fairly straight or very squiggley.  They are usually below the knee, but can be in the thigh as well.  Initially, they might be completely painless but the longer you have them, the more likely they are to cause pain, heaviness, cramping, tiredness, fatigue, throbbing,  itching, and  swelling.

Question 6

is zumba good for varicose veins?

Accepted Answer

Any activity : Zumba included, is great as activating your calf muscle you by decongesting the veins you lower the venous pressure, and this is healthy to do. This is one of the main reasons the incidence of varicose veins is minimal: they still walk a lot and eat better and have less constipation. Sitting as we civilized people do  do  is bad for the veins.

Question 7

can having varicose veins kill you?

Accepted Answer

Not by itself: But varicose veins can lead to deep venous thrombophlebitis, from which a clot can dislodge and travel to your lungs, pulmonary embolism.  And this can kill you.  If you have unilateral leg swelling and pain, the only way to know for sure is to do an ultrasound study called venous duplex.

Question 8

what causes varicose veins, gravity?

Accepted Answer

Not gravity: Incompetent valves in the venous system of the leg, especially the saphenous vein, lead to varicose veins. Of course, they would not occur except that gravity then pulls the blood back down the veins.

Question 9

can varicose veins on your lady parts?

Accepted Answer

Yes it is common: Varicose veins on the vulva are common .They are often not talked about because of embarrassment . They can be related to varicose veins on the legs and pelvis so an ultrasound evaluation is needed . I have had success with  injecting the labial veins if no pelvic vein problem are found others need the pelvic veins treated. Don't let embarrassment prevent treatment.

Question 10

can you fly if you have varicose veins?

Accepted Answer

Sure: Depending on severity and cause of the varicose veins you may develop more swelling and discomfort after long travel . So put on the compression stockings, stay hydrated well , avoid sitting for long time and try to move you legs/feet and walk every one-two hours to decrease swelling and decrease chance of dvt.

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