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Varicose veins are swollen, twisted, painful veins that have filled with an abnormal collection of blood. See also: Varicose vein stripping; Venous insufficiency. |
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Symptoms
Pain in the legs: fullness, heaviness, aching; Visible, enlarged veins; Mild swelling of ankles; Skin at the ankle di...
Causes
In normal veins, valves in the vein keep blood moving forward toward the heart. With varicose veins, the valves do no...
Tests
The diagnosis is based primarily on the characteristic appearance of the legs when the patient is standing or is seat...
Treatments
Treatment is usually conservative. The patient will be asked to avoid excess standing, elevate the legs when resting ...
Complications
Phlebitis (chronic inflammation of the vein; Formation of leg ulcers; Rupture of a varicose vein.
Prevention
Avoid prolonged standing if personal or family history indicates you are at risk of developing varicose veins.
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if varicose veins are painful, or if they worsen or do not imp...
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