MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Typically, veins return blood from the rest of the body to the heart. To return blood to the heart, the veins in the legs must work against gravity. Weakened valves, also called incompetent valves, within the veins might cause varicose veins.

Detailed explanation-2: -The short answer: No, it does not. Varicose veins are formed due to weakened vein valves, which has nothing to do with your current heart health. There is no link between varicose veins and heart disease or arterial disease, or being overweight.

Detailed explanation-3: -Primary causes are any changes to your leg veins that prevent them from working as they should. For example, your vein may get too wide, preventing its valve from closing all the way. Secondary causes are other medical issues that damage your leg veins. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is usually the culprit.

Detailed explanation-4: -Weakened valves. Inside your veins are tiny one-way valves that open to let the blood through and then close to prevent it flowing backwards. Increased risk. Gender. Genetics. Age. Being overweight. Occupation. Pregnancy. More items