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Varicose veins are unlikely to be caused by crossing the legs or ankles. [17] Less commonly, but not exceptionally, varicose veins can be due to other causes, such as post-phlebitic obstruction or incontinence, venous and arteriovenous malformations. [18] Venous reflux is a significant cause. Research has also shown the importance of pelvic ...
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a medical condition in which blood pools in the veins, straining the walls of the vein. [ 1 ] The most common cause of CVI is superficial venous reflux which is a treatable condition. [ 2 ] As functional venous valves are required to provide for efficient blood return from the lower extremities, this ...
Diseases of veins and lymphatics, and other diseases of circulatory system (451–459) 451 Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis. 451.1 Of deep vessels of lower extremities. 451.11 Deep vein thrombosis, femoral. 451.19 Deep vein thrombosis, other leg veins. 451.8 Of other sites. 451.82 Phlebitis, superficial veins, upper extrem.
Pelvic congestion syndrome. Pelvic congestion syndrome, also known as pelvic vein incompetence, is a long-term condition believed to be due to enlarged veins in the lower abdomen. [1][3] The condition may cause chronic pain, such as a constant dull ache, which can be worsened by standing or sex. [1] Pain in the legs or lower back may also occur.
Anorectal varices. Anorectal varices are collateral submucosal blood vessels dilated by backflow in the veins of the rectum. [1] Typically this occurs due to portal hypertension which shunts venous blood from the portal system through the portosystemic anastomosis present at this site into the systemic venous system. [2][3] This can also occur ...
Gastric varices. Gastric varices are dilated submucosal veins in the lining of the stomach, which can be a life-threatening cause of bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract. They are most commonly found in patients with portal hypertension, or elevated pressure in the portal vein system, which may be a complication of cirrhosis.
Edema (American English), also spelled oedema (British English), and also known as fluid retention, dropsy and hydropsy, is the build-up of fluid in the body's tissue, [ 1 ] a type of swelling. [ 4 ] Most commonly, the legs or arms are affected. [ 1 ]
Other common features include club foot, tendon and/or muscle rupture, acrogeria (premature aging of the skin of the hands and feet), early-onset varicose veins, pneumothorax (collapse of a lung), the recession of the gums, and a decreased amount of fat under the skin. [5] It can be caused by the variations in the COL3A1 gene. [31]