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Varicose Vein Pain

Varicose Vein Pain

Varicosity is one of the most common diseases and varicose vein pain a resultant symptom. According to statistics, it is estimated that 20% of men and 30% of women suffer from this disease. Varicose veins are superficial and swollen veins seen on the surface of the skin, usually on the legs. In diseased veins where nodules occur, blood stagnates,...

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Risk Factors For Varicose Veins

Risk Factors For Varicose Veins

  There are a number of factors which can increase the risk of developing varicose veins which you should be aware of. Some you can influence but others you can't. Here's our list of the 12 risk factors for varicose veins. The Top 13 Risk Factors For Varicose Veins Aging Veins are working hard all the time – they never stop pumping. It...

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Varicose Veins During Pregnancy

Varicose Veins During Pregnancy

The risk of varicose veins during pregnancy is really something to be aware of. All expectant mothers are at very high risk of first developing varicose veins during pregnancy. For others any existing condition may well worsen during this time. Why is this? During pregnancy a number of changes happen in the body system of the expectant mother....

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Spider Veins Explained

Spider Veins Explained

Many people confuse spider veins with varicose veins however, the two are different, not least in appearance. Varicose veins are known for their large and bulging veins. Spider veins however get their name from the blue or red web of small veins that appear spread across the affected area. They increase with age and this is because of poor...

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How To Prevent Varicose Veins

How To Prevent Varicose Veins

How to prevent varicose veins: As the diagram above shows, normal functioning veins allow the smooth flow of blood back to the heart. They work by pumping the blood along the vein by way of a series of one way valves. This prevents the blood taking the easy route and going in the direction of gravity! It's when any of these valves malfunction...

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