Varicose vein is a name that is used to describe a dysfunctional vein that has become enlarged, dilated and overfilled with blood due to weakened valves that result in the weakness of the vein.

Although this dysfunction is believed to be incurable, most medical practitioners are of the belief that frequent treatment can help and that this medical condition is self-diagnosable by taking measures which include exercising to lose any excess weight and making deliberate efforts to  moderate physical activities like standing and walking. It is also advisable to regularly check for blood clot and seek medical help for dissipate it.

Also, while laboratory tests may not be required to detect varicosities, it is always advisable to undergo something called a Doppler scan, an ultrasound exam  to  examine the blood flow in both the platonic veins and the deep veins in order to check for blood clots which may be causing the collection and stagnancy of blood in a particular area.

There is no physical pain or discomfort - this condition seems to be a cosmetic disfiguration . Only in few cases the pain and discomfort is seen with the sufferer, while some feel severe pain others feel very mild pain.

Advices of doctors

Medical practitioners have therefore advised - as a way of combating the dangers of varicosities - those pregnant women should totally desist from strenuous physical activities and that they reduce their involvement in domestic chores requiring long use of their lower body. They also advised that pregnant women should frequently attend their hospitals so that they can undergo regular ultrasound tests which will reveal the intensity of blood flow in their superficial veins and their deep veins.

While varicose veins stay up to a period of 10 years on the body of some affected persons and then mysteriously vanish, they last as long as a life-time on some other person's body.

Treating Varicose veins

It is important to get medical attention if you are suffering from this condition. The earliest medical attention will make a lot of good as it will be easy for the physician to diagnose the condition at the earliest. Any medical condition will be easier to treat at the beginning than a later stage where the condition will become worse.

The first step is to meet a doctor who is specialized in this type of varicose vein treatment . You can also find a nerve specialist or neurologist in your region, fix an appointment and directly meet your doctor. Doctors would advise what and how to do it in order to get rid off this condition.

Even though this condition is not life-taking or life-threatening, you will still need to give it a lot of attention as it could cause a lot of pain in the later on stages. This is why it is important to treat the condition at the beginning stage. This condition is mostly and vastly seen in the legs and hands, so listen to your doctors advice and work on it. Do not miss any consultations and take care of your health.