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Varicose Veins-Topic Overview More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Verdell Mitchell | permalink
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Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins near the surface of the skin. They most commonly develop in the legs and ankles.
Tags: varicose veins, what are varicose veins, telangiectasia

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/varicose-veins-topic-overview ^[1]

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Varicose Veins and Spider Veins More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Juliana Machado | permalink
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WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, risk factors, and treatment of varicose and spider veins.
Tags: varicose veins, spider veins, treating varicose veins, treating spider veins, causes of varicose veins, causes of spider veins, risk factors for varicose veins, sclerotherapy, cosmetic procedure,compression stocking, hose, surgery, clot, laser, radiofrequency occlusion, Endovenous Laser Treatment

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/cosmetic-procedures-spider-veins ^[2]

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Varicose veins and venous insufficiency: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Janette La Bella | permalink
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For further reading: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001109.htm ^[3]

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Varicose Veins: Click for Facts About Symptoms and Remedies More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Mateusz Ku 0105dziela | permalink
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Varicose veins are thought to be inherited, or caused by pregnancy, obesity, prolonged standing, age, straining (chronic cough, enlarged prostate, constipation, etc.). Several modalities and surgery procedures are available for treatment of varicose veins.

For further reading: http://www.emedicinehealth.com/varicose_veins/article_em.htm ^[4]

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Varicose Veins: Get the Facts on Treatment and Symptoms More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Fellow Gigi Gonzalez de Mier | permalink
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Learn about varicose veins and spider veins, causes like a sedentary lifestyle, pregnancy, weight gain, pregnancy, and prolonged standing. Treatments include sclerotherapy, and surgery.

For further reading: http://www.medicinenet.com/varicose_veins/article.htm ^[5]

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Juliana Machado, Mateusz Ku 0105dziela, Fellow Gigi Gonzalez de Mier, Janette La Bella, Verdell Mitchell

References & Citations

1. http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/varicose-veins-topic-overview

2. http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/cosmetic-procedures-spider-veins

3. https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001109.htm

4. http://www.emedicinehealth.com/varicose_veins/article_em.htm

5. http://www.medicinenet.com/varicose_veins/article.htm