The holidays are over, and many Americans are noticing that their clothing is fitting just a bit tighter and that they are feeling a little bit listless. While studies show that the actual weight gained varies from just a pound to as high as ten depending on your body structure, a single pound can be as harmful as a 10-pound gain to a larger individual. After the holidays, the staff at Florida Vein Care Center sees an uptick in calls from people experiencing leg swelling, itchiness, achiness, pain, and a heavy feeling. Is there a correlation between the weight gain and the leg symptoms? There may indeed be, and it’s time to find out by researching an Orlando vein center.
Gaining weight and carrying extra weight can trigger many negative symptoms to occur in our bodies which, ultimately, result in significant health issues at any age. An increase in cholesterol levels, which can cause heart disease and an increased risk of stroke, are two of the biggest issues cause by increased weight. Obesity is often found to be the source of high blood pressure; another contributing factor to stroke and heart disease. Many folks are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes after years of uncontrolled weight gain.
Florida Vein Care Center is concerned with a serious issue most people don’t think about. Weight gain and obesity can be the foundation for grave circulation issues and organ health throughout the body. The extra weight being supported on your frame causes damage to the valves in the vein walls, which can result in venous insufficiency, varicose veins, and blood clots.
Reflux is the term used to define the backflow of blood through leaky veins. Venous disease is nothing to take lightly. Symptoms of varicose veins can include swelling, itchiness, achiness, fatigue, skin ulcerations, and pain. As a consequence of varicose veins, people afflicted with them tend to avoid exercise and walking at all costs because of the pain experienced. It becomes quite a vicious circle. Diet alone will not help the weight come off.
When varicose veins are properly treated, the symptoms experienced can virtually disappear and the impetus to exercise should increase with the reduction in pain and swelling. A return to even moderate exercise will help to promote weight loss and increase your overall health. Please contact Florida Vein Care Center at 407-805-8989 if you are experiencing the signs and symptoms of varicose veins, or you can also browse the rest of our Orlando vein center website. Dr. Bragg and his staff are here to guide you on the road to better vein health.
