Good news for all strength athletes right at the start:
Not all veins that bulge under the skin and are clearly visible are actually varicose veins.
A varicose vein is always a pathologically dilated vein with non-closing valves in the vessel, so that blood backs up in the vein, leading to its dilation. These veins run in the subcutaneous fat tissue, the so-called subcutaneous tissue, and then become increasingly visible under the skin. The decisive factor, therefore, is always the defective valve closure in the vein, combined with a pathological reflux of blood in the leg due to gravity, towards the foot.
You can find out more about varicose veins and their treatment options on our services page. Varicose veins. Our article explains what helps with pain from varicose veins. First aid: What to do when varicose veins hurt?. Our article informs about the various modern treatment methods. Removing varicose veins without an incision. To prevent varicose veins in the long term, also read our article Can varicose veins be prevented?.
