Varicose veins – Causes, symptoms, treatment
Emilia Szymańska
2026-03-24
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Civilization diseases also encompass circulatory system disorders, which are equally dangerous as the others in this category. Society still fails to employ adequate preventive measures, leading to a continuous increase in the number of not only sick individuals but also fatalities. Not everyone is cognizant of the fact that the health of the vascular system is significantly dependent on our lifestyle, and most hazardous diseases are complications of disregarded, commonly occurring ailments. One of these seemingly innocuous disturbances are varicose veins that can result in serious repercussions if left untreated.
The veins
Glands are not an independent disease but rather a visible manifestation of vascular irregularities. To comprehend their development, one must examine the blood circulation from the lower extremities to the heart and vice versa. Given the considerable distance blood must travel, the delivery of oxygen to the legs and the removal of deoxygenated blood are intricate processes. Gravity facilitates downward blood flow, but the return to the heart requires additional mechanisms. Venous valves prevent blood from flowing backward due to gravity. Since venous pressure is low, blood cannot ascend on its own. Leg muscles act as a pump, aiding blood return to the heart. Insufficient physical activity can lead to vascular dysfunction, manifesting as glandular abnormalities.
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