Once the diseased veins have been removed or obliterated, venous blood finds alternative routes back to the heart. If varicose veins are making your life unbearable, don't wait until pain or ulcers develop. Such symptoms indicate advanced circulatory insufficiency. Get a second opinion from a qualified surgeon. She insists that she is tired, but I say she's lazy.
Normal adults appear to require six to eight hours of sleep per day on average.
For example, former president Lyndon Johnson was said to have been a notoriously inconsistent sleeper. However, he frequently cat-napped during the day to revitalize himself. Perhaps your companion IS really sleep-deprived. Such deprivation can certainly make people feel and act lazy. She should see a doctor.