Problems and Symptoms

Veins in the legs dilate when more pressure is added.
This pressure can come from:

• Standing

• Obesity

• Pregnancy

These all increase stress on the venous system. Eventually, over a long period of time extra pressure on the veins may cause them to become permanently dilated.

In this state, the valves cannot function properly, and blood can flow back down into the legs.

When valves fail in the superficial veins, unsightly varicose veins may occur which, while not dangerous themselves, may be a symptom of deep vein disorders that can cause:

• Pain

• Swelling

• Varicose ulcers

• Even a pulmonary embolism

All the above are as a result of poor circulation.