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Posted on February 11, 2019 by Palm Vein Center

What are the most common causes of venous disorders?

Vein problems are common. Some estimates are that as many as 40 percent of Americans have some level of chronic venous insufficiency, or CVI.

Venous insufficiency occurs when the veins in your legs struggle to send blood back to your heart. Normally, valves in the veins keep blood from pooling in your legs, but sometimes they fail to work properly.

Why do people develop venous disorders?

Sometimes a blood clot in the leg (deep vein thrombosis) damages the valves. Other common causes of vein problems include:

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Posted on January 16, 2019 by Palm Vein Center

If You Get Varicose Veins While Pregnant, Are They Permanent?

An estimated one in every five adults has varicose veins, and pregnancy often predisposes to developing them. One reason for their frequent occurrence in the legs of pregnant women is because of the pressure exerted on the lower extremities from normal pregnancy-related weight gain. Meanwhile, the US Office on Women’s Health notes that increased venous blood-pumping activity and volume occurs during pregnancy to support fetal growth, and also pressure exerted by the expanding uterus on a large vein (inferior vena cava) likewise increases pressure on vein walls.

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Posted on December 12, 2018 by Palm Vein Center

Why Do Varicose Veins Itch?

The symptoms of varicose veins in the legs or elsewhere are more than a cosmetic nuisance. Swollen twisted veins visible under the skin surface (termed varicose veins) can lead to insufficient circulation of the blood to the affected area. They can also be itchy. Around one in every five adults has varicose veins, and pregnant women are at higher-than-average risk for developing varicose veins in the legs. In turn, poor venous circulation in the legs can lead to poor wound healing if the skin on the legs becomes broken.

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