Abstract

ETIOLOGY, LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS AND COMPLICATIONS OF VARICOSE VEINS IN PREGNANCY

P. Feeba*, B. Keerthana, P. Bhuvaneshwari, A. Pranitha and Sd. Abdul Jabbar Basha

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Abstract

Varicose veins cause a good deal of morbidity in our population these days. Prevalence of varicose disease was 68.46% within which 75 were pregnant women. This high Prevalence is principally caused by rise in the oestrogen and progesterone levels throughout gestation. The object of this study is to state the etiology, complications and possible life factors of varicose veins in gestation. Pregnancies play a significant role in onset and development of varicose veins in women. Changes to the venous system that occur throughout gestation are because of hormonal secretions and compression of iliac veins by gravid uterus. Progestin levels can dilate the veins. Taking necessary life style changes to reduce their appearance and prevent new one forming.

Keywords: Varicose veins, Hormonal secretions, Pregnancy, Estrogen, Steroid levels, Gravid uterus.