What are Varicose Veins?

Have you ever wondered what those unsightly and sometimes painful blue veins are all over your legs?  Well, more then likely they are varicose veins.  But what are varicose veins and why have you suddenly developed these blue masses from hip to toe?

How You Get Varicose Veins

Veins, a type of blood vessel, sends deoxygenated blood from other parts of the body to the heart and lungs. When veins enlarge they appear raised or knotted and turn dark blue or purple in color. When this happens the veins become varicosed. These rope-like veins can appear anywhere in the body in both men and women. But generally varicose veins occur in the legs and most commonly affect women. Some factors, like pregnancy and prolonged standing can increase the risk of varicose veins. Find out more about the signs of varicose veins by visiting Signs and Symptoms of Varicose Veins and find out When to Seek Medical Advice for varicose veins.

Types of Varicose Veins

There are many types of of varicose vein.  Did you know that hemorrhoids are really a type of varicose veins?  Find out more about these many varieities of varicose veins, often called spider veins, and learn more about how pregnancy can increase your chances of developing them. 

Also discover some of the ways to treat varicose veins and accompanying pelvic pain and get the low down of the costs of surgery for removing varicose veins. 

Dealing With Varicose Veins

By being able to recognize the general symptoms and the severe symptoms of varicose veins you will better be able to deal with your varicose problem and to begin implementing the varied and numerous preventitive and treatment options for this condition.  Arming yourself with information about your condition is always the best way to deal with any varicose problems that may arise and to put an end to your blue vein dilemma for ever.