DermalMD May 9, 2018 0 Comments Posted in: Uncategorized
Varicose veins are a pretty common disease of the veins and while they make a very noticeable appearance underneath our skin, they are also quite treatable. In order to understand what causes varicose veins, let’s first get to know our veins and what they do.
Veins are responsible for helping blood return back to the heart so that it can circulate throughout your body. The tricky part is that veins also have to return blood back by defying gravity and this is why it is most common to find varicose veins or spider vein on your legs and feet (though they can make their appearance anywhere there is a vein). Your veins also contain valves that help to keep your blood from flowing backward. It is clear to see how much work they do and under the constant pressure of every day living.
Aging, pregnancy, and our overall predisposition to varicose veins are just some of the common causes of these veins. As we age the walls of the veins become stretched and thin. Because of this stretching and thinning the valves also become weakened or malfunction. Without the proper functioning of these valves, blood may flow backward and therefore interfering with blood circulation throughout the body. The result is blood pooling in veins and blood not circulating efficiently to provide oxygen-rich blood to your veins. So what are varicose veins? They are veins that have become swollen or enlarged. This occurrence is what gives veins that thick protruding appearance and usually bluish or dark purple in color.
With pregnancy you have a whole different dynamic in terms of the blood work department. Because you have increased blood volume and added pressure from your uterus the veins on your legs are under much more pressure and this is why it is quite common for women to experience having varicose veins during pregnancy. Of these women, some of their varicose vein incident improve after pregnancy, but for others they stay.
It is important to note that while most of the times the symptoms of varicose veins are painless and mild, they can get serious if left untreated. Therefore it is important to seek medical attention if they worsen.
There are actually many great ways to help prevent or lower the incidence of varicose veins and treating them in a painless fashion. Let’s take a look at a few.
Preventing and Treating Varicose Veins
Several things you can do to help lower your incidence of varicose veins is basically being in tune with your body. One of the main things is maintaining your weight and exercising to help reduce the pressure on your legs from weighing too much. Speaking of pressure, your legs will thank you if you elevate them up for a little while (especially if you are on your feet a lot). Your veins will thank you as this helps relieve the pressure from your legs and feet. Another thing to keep in mind is to drink plenty of water and reducing your sodium intake. This will help with blood circulation and keep from provoking inflammation.
DermalMD Understands Varicose Veins
If you haven’t already added DermalMD’s Varicose Veins Treatment to your skin care repertoire then you should consider starting. This serum is so effective because it addresses the real issues behind varicose veins. The serum is simple to apply and is not painful like other methods for varicose vein removal. We love this serum for it’s ability to help strengthen veins and promote blood circulation. Rather than a “quick-fix”, this serum offers lasting results because it works within your veins. Additionally it is cost effective (especially when it is on sale). With regular use and taking care of your body you can enjoy having beautiful legs and feet again (or wherever those varicose veins trouble you). Visit their product page to learn more about this fantastic varicose veins treatment by clicking here.