The main cause of varicose veins is a blood circulation problem. The valves located in the veins prevent blood reflux due to weightlessness. They are essential for pumping blood back to the heart. The alteration of the valves affects the good blood circulation. The blood thus begins to stagnate causing the veins to swell, creating varicose veins. Women are the most affected by varicose veins because of hormones (estrogen and progesterone). In men, the vein walls are more toned than in women. Varicose veins can appear on various areas of the body. However, 95% of varicose veins are located in the legs.
Many causes and factors promote the appearance of varicose veins:
In short, varicose veins appear because of venous insufficiency. Only surgical treatments can remove the lesions left by varicose veins. Wearing compression stockings daily prevents the appearance of new varicose veins. Compression stockings are recommended for patients with varicosities. The appearance of varicose veins can also be prevented by avoiding certain situations:
