The veins in the legs have the toughest job of carrying blood back to the heart. They endure the most pressure – pressure that can overcome the strength of the one-way valves in the veins. The force of gravity, the pressure from body weight, and the task of carrying the blood from the bottom of the body up to the heart make the legs the primary location for varicose and spider veins.
Symptoms of Venous Insufficiency
- Swelling
- Heavy or tired feeling in legs
- Pain or Achy feeling in legs
- Itching
- Blistering of skin with inflammation
- Hemorrhage of a vein
Common Causes of Venous Disease
- Hereditary weak vein valves
- Occupations that require standing for long periods of time e.g. Health care professionals, Teachers, Constructions workers
- Hormonal changes during pregnancy and menopause
Prevalence
80 Million Americans suffer with venous insufficiency. 25-50 Million with Varicose Veins, out of this 80% of them are women
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