Varicose veins, described as twisted or enlarged veins, are a hereditary condition, i.e., you have a greater chance of inheriting varicose veins if one of your blood relatives has. Typically, women, elderly persons, obese patients, or someone who sits or stands for a prolonged period are more prone to varicose veins. The risk factors that
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Are Varicose Veins Causing You Problems? Visit a Vein Doctor
If you have varicose veins on your legs, you know them by their bulging, twisted appearance. The issue with severe varicose veins is that they can indicate a condition called venous insufficiency, which can cause serious health problems such as blood clots. It can also cause chronic leg pain. Our veins have a series of
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Varicose veins—the dreaded bluish-purple, twisted, bulging veins that typically appear on the legs and ankles. Beyond being a cosmetic nuisance, varicose veins can cause burning or throbbing sensation, swelling, and muscle cramping; itchiness; and worsening pain in the lower legs after prolonged standing. While varicose veins are mostly innocuous, there are cases when they can
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Why varicose veins itch Varicose veins are painful, engorged, swollen, crampy, and itchy. Yes, you read that right, itchy is not a typo, but another common symptom from varicose veins. Although most experience pain from varicose veins, many can also develop itchiness from their varicose veins. To book an appointment with Dr. Mackay or ask
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