What are varicose veins?
Pilonidal sinus
A Pilonidal sinus also called Pilonidal cyst, sacrococcygeal fistula is a cyst (small sac) or tunnel in the skin. It develops over the tailbone at the top of the cleft of the buttocks. The cyst usually contains hair and skin debris. More than one cyst may develop and these are linked by tunnels under the skin.
What causes Varicose Veins?
- Varicose Veins are a relatively common condition and may run in families.
- It is more common in females with women twice as likely as men to develop them. This is because of hormonal factors like puberty, pregnancy, menopause, and the use of birth control pills.
- It is also seen in people who have to stand for long hours. E.g. Bus conductors, teachers
- Other factors include aging, obesity, lack of exercise, and leg injury.
Frequently asked questions
- Swollen, twisted veins that appear blue or purple under the skin.
- Weak valves in the veins that allow blood to flow backward
- Pain, swelling, heaviness, fatigue in the legs, Bleeding, Blood Clots, Itching, Blackening, Ulcer.
- Women, people who are overweight or obese, people who stand or sit for long. periods of time, and people with a family history of varicose veins.
