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Almost 50 percent of the female population living in the United States battle with varicose veins. For men, the average is about 45 percent. For most people these unsightly veins are just an ugly burden. Varicose veins are enlarged red, blue and sometimes dark purple veins that are usually found in the legs and feet. Sometimes these veins are triggered by pregnancy, obesity, leg injuries, sun exposure and hormonal changes. Standing and walking can increase the pressure put on your lower body. Generally, varicose veins do not cause a person any pain. Some of the signs that you may experience are, the appearance of dark coloured veins and a twisting or bulging look in the legs and feet area. These veins often look like cords running under your skin. Many factors can contribute to the development of these veins. They often appear in women between the age of 30 to 70. The risk increases as the person ages. It has also been linked to genetics. If a family member has them, the chance of your getting them is doubled. Another risk factor is for individuals that are overweight. When someone is obese, their weight puts unnecessary added pressure on their tiny veins. Lastly, people who tend to stand for long periods of time are prone to developing varicose veins. Blood does not flow properly when a person is standing in the same upright position. In order to properly diagnose varicose veins, a doctor must do a physical exam. The exam will include checking your legs while you are standing. He or she will be looking for any indications of swelling. The physician will also ask if you are experiencing any pain in your leg area. Depending on the how severe your varicose veins are, a doctor may even request additional testing, such as an ultrasound evaluation. Varicose veins can destroy the walls of your veins, which in turn causes them to become weak and fragile. VNUS Closure procedure offers people a great way to treat their varicose veins. It is a small invasive outpatient procedure that will leave your legs and feet looking great again. The Closure procedure can be easily done while using a local anaesthesia. Compared to another possible varicose veins treatment, patients who get the Closure procedure often feel less pain and less bruising. This breakthrough procedure has been proven to effectively treat varicose veins.
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