Symptoms of the disease

• benefits spider veins spider web, bluish veinsdilated and protruding, most often along the legs;
• From the almost complete pain, tingling and a feeling of heaviness in the legs; cramps calves and swelling ankles and feet. You may also feel itchy.

  These symptoms tend to get worse in the evening.

  In women, they are accentuated during the days before menstruation.

People at risk

• People predisposed by their heredity. Hereditary factors are predominant. Having a mother, father, brother or sister who has or has had varicose veins increases the risk;
• The women. Hormonal changes associated with pregnancy, premenstrual periods and menopause contribute to the appearance of varicose veins;
• People over 50. The process of degeneration of the veins and their valves can, however, begin in your thirties;
• Pregnant women. During pregnancy, the expansion of the uterus compresses the large abdominal veins, which hinders venous return. In addition, the hormones secreted during pregnancy cause the musculature of the veins to relax. Fortunately, varicose veins that are only related to pregnancy often resolve on their own within 3 months of giving birth;
• People who work standing. Cashiers, nurses, waiters, teachers, etc. are particularly affected but only if they have a hereditary predisposition to varicose veins.

Risk factors

• Obesity. Excess weight puts increased pressure on the venous system of the lower extremities;
• The station standing still or trampling;
• La sitting station for long periods;
• The lack ofexercise ;
• Exposure to heat (sunbathing, very hot baths, etc.);
• Le uprising repeated heavy objects, as in the case of people who work in material handling or who practice weight lifting.