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Varicose Veins During Pregnancy: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
All about spider veins and their management by Physiotherapist Suryalakshmi Paleri.
Blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart are called veins. Except for the pulmonary and umbilical veins, most veins carry ‘impure’ or deoxygenated blood to the heart. Most of the veins have valves which prevent backflow of blood (regurgitation).
Phlebology is study of veins and their diseases. A specialist in phlebology is known as phlebologist.
Types:
Superficial veins are close to the surface of skin and deep veins lie deeper within the muscles. These two types are connected through perforator veins with blood flowing unidirectional from superficial veins to deep veins.
Function:
Veins return oxygen-poor (deoxygenated) blood from organs to the heart. Capillaries, the smallest of the blood vessels embedded within tissues of organs, join together to form post-capillary venules. The post-capillary venules join together to form larger venules which in turn converge to form larger veins. These veins finally join the largest veins in the human body - the superior vena cava and inferior vena cava, which carry the blood to the right upper chamber (atrium) of the heart from the upper half and lower half of the body respectively. Most of the veins of the heart (cardiac veins) drain into the coronary sinus which empties into the right atrium. The valveless, smallest cardiac veins known as thebesian veins drain the heart muscle and empty directly into the heart chambers.
The deoxygenated blood is pumped from the right atrium à right ventricle à pulmonary artery à lungs. The pulmonary veins carry oxygen-rich (oxygenated) blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart.
Diseases affecting the veins:
a. In venous insufficiency there is inability of veins to pump enough blood back to the heartdue to weakened walls and damaged valves. It is usually exhibited as spider veins (dilated veins) or varicose veins (enlarged and twisted veins). It is treated with compression, vein stripping, thermal ablation, phlebectomy, sclerotherapy, etc.
b. Blood clot formed in a deep vein can cause deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The clot can detach (embolization) and travel to the lungs leading to pulmonary embolism, a potentially life-threatening condition. It is treated with anticoagulant drugs.
c. Thrombophlebitis is inflammation of the veins due to blood clots. Treatment options are medications, surgical removal, stripping or vein bypass.
d. Postphlebitic syndrome is venous insufficiency caused due to DVT, abnormal connection between artery and vein, obesity, etc. Compression stockings, medication, ligation, vein stripping, surgery, etc. are the treatment options.
All about spider veins and their management by Physiotherapist Suryalakshmi Paleri.
If you have any of these risk factors, see a doctor as soon as possible. Also, mentioned below are some simple tips to prevent formation of blood clots.
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A study by Stanford University says that increased height adds to the risk for varicose veins. While there isn't much known about the exact causes of varicose veins, there are certain risk factors you must be aware of.
The primary diagnosis of the baby revealed that the vessels carrying the pure blood from the lungs were going to the wrong chamber of the heart, known as Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection (TAPVC).
Varicose veins can be bothersome, go au naturel to deal with it.
Known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), this condition can put your life at risk, let alone spoiling your journey.
Turns out, the screening of a ballooning and weakened area in the aorta in the abdomen can harm older men.
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Those popped veins can also be an indication of something dangerous. Find out.
A special Turkish glue will be used to treat varicose veins.
Did you know varicose veins is more common in women than men? Click to know more about the condition!
All about spider veins and their management by Physiotherapist Suryalakshmi Paleri.
If you have any of these risk factors, see a doctor as soon as possible. Also, mentioned below are some simple tips to prevent formation of blood clots.
Women are much more likely to get varicose veins than in men. Varicose veins often appear during menopause. Know why here.
Most cases of Varicose veins are painless, but it can sometimes cause complications that require immediate medical care.
According to reports, Scott Hall had developed a blood clot following a hip replacement surgery earlier this month.
Covid-19 cases are again on the rise and the medical community is expecting a third wave anytime. Here's how you can avoid Covid infection and its complications including blood clotting in the next wave.
Diagnosis of blood clots is not always straightforward as the symptoms can mimic the normal symptoms of pregnancy.
A study by Stanford University says that increased height adds to the risk for varicose veins. While there isn't much known about the exact causes of varicose veins, there are certain risk factors you must be aware of.
The primary diagnosis of the baby revealed that the vessels carrying the pure blood from the lungs were going to the wrong chamber of the heart, known as Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection (TAPVC).
Varicose veins can be bothersome, go au naturel to deal with it.
Known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), this condition can put your life at risk, let alone spoiling your journey.
Turns out, the screening of a ballooning and weakened area in the aorta in the abdomen can harm older men.
Why do veins become visible?
Squatting too quickly or heavily can give you haemorrhoids.
Those popped veins can also be an indication of something dangerous. Find out.
A special Turkish glue will be used to treat varicose veins.
A senior specialist at Medanta The Medicity Hospital Gurgaon, Haryana, has said that people suffering from varicose veins should not ignore this problem, and therefore, should be made more aware of what it is and how it surfaces.
Varicose veins can be really painful and may be the cause for social embarrassment too. Know how to deal with them naturally.
Did you know varicose veins is more common in women than men? Click to know more about the condition!
