“Varicose veins are gnarled‚ enlarged veins. Any vein become varicose‚ but the veins most commonly affected are those in your legs and feet. That’s because standing and walking upright increases the pressure in the veins of your lower body” (Mayo Clinic‚ 2011). “Varicose veins are the result of damaged or improperly working valves in the veins‚ which cause blood to back up and make the vein swell” (Cardio Smart‚ 2012). “Varicose veins are enlarged veins that can be blue‚ red‚ or flesh colored.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Melbourne‚ Victoria) Varicose veins plague individuals around the globe. It is estimated that 30 percent of women and ten percent of men have this condition‚ and there are numerous causes. Obesity plays a role in the development of varicose veins‚ and this condition tends to run in families. Individuals who sit or stand for long periods of time are also more prone to developing this condition. Thankfully‚ varicose veins treatments allow men and women to address this problem
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Veins are blood vessels that return blood from the outer parts of the body back to the heart. Veins have different sizes that depends on their location and function. The veins that are deeper and closer to the center of the body are called deep veins. Varicose veins are veins that have become bulging‚ widened and twisted. They usually look blue or dark purple. Some other symptons of varicose vains include: aching‚ heavy and uncomfortable legs‚ swollen feet and ankles‚ muscle cramping and swelling
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Eldercare Solutions: Reducing Varicose Veins Varicose veins are veins that have been enlarged and are often swollen so they rise above the surface of the skin. The appear blue or red and have the appearance of bulging. Smaller varicose veins are often referred to as "spider veins" since they have the look of a spider web spreading across the skin. Varicose veins are quite common in seniors with over half of women and over 40 percent of men over the age of 50 suffering from at least mild to moderate
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used for submission purposes (misspelled): Dialated Veins Sclerptherapy Reticular veins are also referred to as ‘blue veins’ or ‘feeder veins.’ This condition occurs when dilated veins allow the outgoing blood to flow the opposite direction (backward). This increase in the pressure causes the veins to become enlarged. They can also twist and cause green or blue lines beneath the skin‚ which often creates an unsightly marbling effect. Reticular Veins: What You Need to Know The Cause Approximately 80
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This essay will examine the biopsychosocial issues that have influenced the perceptions of the health and well being of a patient I have nursed during a recent clinical placement. For the purpose of this essay the name of this patient has been changed to protect his anonymity as well as to be compliant with the Nursing Midwifery Council Professional Code of Conduct (NMC 2008) regarding confidentiality. The patient‚ who will be known as William‚ is 62 years of age and has a venous leg ulcer to his
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A varicose vein is a superficial vein with a faulty valve. The calf muscles squeezes the deep veins in the leg and pressure is reduced in the superficial veins. These superficial veins are fitted with special one-way valves to prevent the blood running backwards. The weight of blood in the vein is conciderable especially while standing still and the blood flow is against gravity. and blood is allowed to pool stretching the walls of the veins which damage the valves resulting in the lumen being unable
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There are several good reasons to consider having your varicose veins removed. The most popular reason is appearance. Unless your legs and ankles are covered with clothing all of the time‚ your varicose veins will show. If they are severe‚ you may feel self-conscious and conceal your legs. This is the number one reason people want to remove their varicose veins. Varicose veins develop because the veins become weak and do not function properly to push the blood up the legs‚ against gravity back to
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a) As the veins are responsible for returning deoxygenated blood to the heart‚ they are most often working against gravity. The blood is prevented from reversing direction through large venous valves. However‚ if the pressure applied downwards on these valves is great enough and applied for a significant period of time‚ such in the case of prolonged periods of standing‚ the edges of the veins can become distended and eventually prevent the edges of the valves from successfully sealing. Varicosities
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When blood is removed from a vein‚ it is called venipuncture or phlebotomy. Venipuncture should be performed with care. The veins of a patient are the main source of specimens for testing‚ the entry point of medications‚ and the site for IVs and blood transfusions. Because there are only a limited number of easily accessible veins in a patient‚ it is important that everything be done to preserve their good condition and availability. Universal precautions should be observed at all times. Gloves should
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