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Varicose veins are veins that have become enlarged and twisted. Carl Arnold Ruge is credited with having first defined varicose veins as "any dilated, elongated and tortuous vein irrespective of size". The term commonly refers to the veins on the leg, although varicose veins occur elsewhere. Veins have leaflet valves to prevent blood from flowing backwards . Leg muscles pump the veins to return blood to the heart. When veins...


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Varicose veins are quite genetic. They occur in people regardless of activity background. They are a result of excessive standing/excessive pressure on the legs. They occur when...

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I found this on the 'net...hope it helps. Surgery is used to remove varicose veins from the body. It is recommended for varicose veins that are causing pain or are very...

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  • What are varicose veins?

    Varicose veins are veins that have become enlarged and twisted. The term commonly refers to the veins on the leg, although varicose veins occur elsewhere. Veins have leaflet valves to prevent blood from flowing backwards...

  • What is the best remedy for varicose veins

    It depends entirely how severe they are. You can use "compression hose," lose weight if overweight and do not stand for long periods, or if you do use support/compression stockings. See a vascular surgeon and...

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