Question

what is Varicose veins?
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Answer 1

Varicose veins are gnarled, enlarged veins. Any vein may become varicose, but the veins most commonly affected are those in your legs and feet. That's because standing and walking upright increases the pressure in the veins of your lower body.

For many people, varicose veins and spider veins — a common, mild variation of varicose veins — are simply a cosmetic concern. For other people, varicose veins can cause aching pain and discomfort. Sometimes varicose veins lead to more-serious problems.

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treatment Varicose veins

Answer 2

Varicose veins are generally benign. The cause of this condition is not known.

Usually self-diagnosable

Usually self-diagnosableFor many people, there are no symptoms and varicose veins are simply a cosmetic concern. In some cases, they cause aching pain and discomfort or signal an underlying circulatory problem.

People may experience:

People may experience:Skin: swollen blood vessels in the skin or discolouration

People may experience:Skin: swollen blood vessels in the skin or discolourationAlso common: bruising, heavy legs, itching, or swollen legs

Treatment consists of self care

Treatment consists of self careTreatment involves compression stockings, exercise or procedures to close or remove the veins.