Whats the Cause of a Varicose Vein?
these veins are quite unsavory in appearance, they don’t always cause pain or other discomfort. What exactly is the cause of a varicose vein? First, it may be reassuring to know that over half of all American women and up to 40% of men have some form of vein problem. Varicosities commonly appear as we get older and there may be a genetic predispositions to them. If your Aunt Sally has them, there’s an increased chance that you might one day develop varicose veins also. Another time you’re more vulnerable to viscosities is during pregnancy, or if you’re obese, or have sustained a leg injury. The cause of a varicose vein is not completely known. What we do know is that it involves damage to the valves of the large veins. To put it simply, veins carry blood back to the heart from the body. Blood is pumped upwards through the leg as it makes its way back to the heart. The veins are designed with one way valves that prevent blood from flowing backwards during it’s journey back home to the h
