The veins can be fragile because of a bad heredity or become more fragile over time.

Gradually, the superficial veins will expand and lose their elasticity.

The valves diverge and lose their function.

Blood backs up, causing all sorts of disorders.

These symptoms are not to be overlooked because they are the first signs of venous disease, that is to say, the stagnation of blood in the veins.

• Heavy legs: This irritating discomfort mainly affects the hollows of the knees, calves and ankles.
• Cramps: Often occurring at night and on the calf level, it is particularly painful muscle contractions.
• Tingling and impatience: upon prolonged stationary stations, you are taken by compelling urge to move the legs. Just walk a little for the pain to go away.
• Oedema: At the end of the day, ankles and feet swell while they are normal upon waking up. Edema can also occur during heat exposure or hormonal changes.
• Small veins: They often appear in young women but tend to spread on the surface and volume over time. These are red filaments (called telangiectasia when blue) on the inside of the knees, outer thighs and ankle resulting from dilation of capillaries.

Some tips may relieve these symptoms:

• In the shower, finish up with a jet of cold water from the foot moving upward to the thigh, it stimulates circulation
• Avoid crossing your legs in front of your computer or television
• If you are sitting, give yourself a break every hour to move your legs
• Walk as much as possible
• In summer, treat your feet with cool water bath salt