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Major Facts Related To Varicose Veins

Varicose veins develop through a combination of weakened vein walls and faulty valves and upto 40% of women and 25% of men are affected by this problem. Website: www.dralek.co.za<br>

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Major Facts Related To Varicose Veins

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  1. Some Facts About Varicose Veins

  2. Introduction • Varicose veins can develop through a combination of weakened vein walls and faulty valves. Up to 40% of women and 25% of men are affected by this problem. • Under a variety of circumstances, normally toned, elastic vein walls can become weak and allow the recirculating blood that should be moving toward your heart to flow backward. • One-way valves in these vein which open and enable blood to flow through on its way upward, then close to stop blood from flowing backward can also fail to function properly.

  3. Introduction • This allows blood to pool and pressure to build up, which further weakens and subsequently damages the veins, causing them to become twisted, enlarged, and painful.

  4. Causes of Varicose Veins • Inherited genetic predisposition 1 • Normal ageing process 2 • Hormonal changes that relax vein walls which put • women at a greater risk than men 3

  5. Causes of Varicose Veins • Conditions that put excess pressure on leg veins 4 • History of blood clots and conditions that increase • pressure in the abdomen 5 • Previous venous surgery 6

  6. Laser Vein Removal Treatment Simple Laser Treatment EndovenousLaser Treatment 4 5 6

  7. Laser Vein Removal Treatment Simple Laser Treatment EndovenousLaser Treatment 4 • Simple laser vein removal treatment is performed on the outside of your skin. • Usually, more than one laser session is needed. • They are scheduled every 6 to 12 weeks, as prescribed by your doctor. • It can treat larger varicose veins in the legs. • Laser is less painful than vein ligation and stripping and it has a shorter recovery time. 5 6

  8. For more information please visit our website www.dralek.co.za or call us at (021) 7970960

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