Varicose veins are bulging and swollen veins that often appear like blue streaks on the surface of your skin. They can also take on purple hues. They most commonly appear on the legs. There are chances of them also appearing around the vulva. A severe case of hemorrhoids are simply varicose veins that appear in the rectal region.

Ordinarily varicose veins do not really cause any discomfort. However, they are quite pronounced during a pregnancy. They can make your legs feel lead-like and heavy. If you have spent a day on your legs, then you are likely to have aching legs at the end of the day. Varicose veins generally surface during pregnancy because your growing uterus tends to put pressure on the inferior vena cava. This is what causes the pressure to increase on the veins in the legs.

To better understand varicose veins, you have to know that the job of veins is to take blood from your extremities, in this case you legs and purify it in the heart and bring it back down. Veins in the legs are already working in the opposite direction of gravity. When you are pregnant, veins have deal with a lot more blood as well as rising progesterone levels. This causes the relaxation of walls of the blood vessels. Varicose veins are also hereditary to a certain extent.

If you have developed varicose during your pregnancy, rest assured that they will gradually disappear once you have delivered. Even if they don’t, there are several forms of treatment for them. If you want to prevent the occurrence of varicose veins during your pregnancy, make sure that you go for regular walks to promote blood circulation. Try and remain within the recommended weight limit for your pregnancy. If you need to sit down for extended periods, elevate your feet. Never cross your legs when you sit on the floor. Move around at regular intervals when you are required to sit or stand for extended time.

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