What is the main cause of Varicose Veins?

Varicose veins are twisted and swollen veins that appear on the legs. It is a common problem, with over 30 percent of adults estimated to suffer from this disease.
Varicose veins mainly develop when the veins in the legs are weakened, causing them to become twisted and swell gradually. The malfunctioning of one-way vein valves causes the problem. These valves are meant to prevent the backward flow of blood in the veins, thus facilitating blood flow to the heart. However, if the valves become faulty or fail for some reason, blood pooling occurs. This increases pressure on the vein walls, thus stretching and weakening them.

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