What causes varicose veins and how they arise?
Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body. Veins are those vessels, by which blood travels back to the heart. In order to perform its function, the veins in the legs work against the force of gravity. Contractions of muscles in the lower leg acts like a pump, while elastic walls of veins help blood to come back to the heart. Tiny valves in the veins opens and closes to prevent leakage of blood back. Read more »
Posted: August 23rd, 2012 under Varicose veins.
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