Varicose, Vericose or Varicous:
No Matter How You Spell Them—They Are a Widespread ProblemAn estimated 80 million Americans suffer from some type of varicose (vericose, varicous) vein problem. Veins have one-way valves that help to keep the blood flowing toward the heart. When the valves don’t work well, blood backs up and pools in the veins. This causes them to swell and become varicose (vericose, varicous) veins. Veintec clinics in San Antonio, Texas can provide diagnosis and treatment options. Contact us today for additional information. Varicose (vericose, varicous) veins are aggravated by other factors such as: Genetics Obesity Medical conditions Female gender
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Inherited traits from your family play a big role in the development of varicose (vericose, varicous) veins. Although you have no control over the genes your parents passed on to you, many other factors also affect the formation and severity of varicose (vericose, varicous) veins. Changing elements of your lifestyle and everyday activities can reduce your chance of developing varicose (vericose, varicous) veins severe enough to require treatment. Many Lifestyle Factors Could Result
In Development of Varicose (vericose, varicous) Veins Needing Treatment: | Menstrual cycle Weak leg muscles Heat Strenuous exercise
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