- Varicose veins - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
For many people, varicose veins are simply a cosmetic concern So are spider veins, a common, mild form of varicose veins But varicose veins can cause aching pain and discomfort Sometimes they lead to more-serious health problems Treatment involves exercising, raising legs when sitting or lying down, or wearing compression stockings
- Varicose Veins: Causes Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
Varicose veins are swollen veins that appear just under the skin in your legs, feet or ankles When your vein walls are weak and your valves aren’t working right, blood backs up in your vein This causes blue and purple bulges Treatments can work, but varicose veins can return For most people, varicose veins aren’t a major problem
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