varicose veins

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varicose veins

pl n

(Pathology) a condition in which the superficial veins, esp of the legs, become tortuous, knotted, and swollen: caused by a defect in the venous valves or in the venous pump that normally moves the blood out of the legs when standing for long periods

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varicose veins

[ˈværɪkəʊsˈveɪnz] NPL → varices fpl

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varicose veins

pl → Krampfadern pl

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varicose veins

[ˌværɪkəʊsˈveɪnz] npl → varici fpl, vene fpl varicose

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She has varicose veins in both legs, and she never can stand on her feet all day an' work for wages.

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"You're only home-sick, and what you call varicose veins come from over-eating.

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According to the American College of Phlebology, up to 50 percent of American women have varicose veins or a related venous disorder.

Varicose veins

It's true that women are most likely to have varicose veins, but more than 30 million Americans of all ages and both genders are affected.

Give your legs a lift

Once the varicose veins are gone, other veins deeper in the body take up the slack.

Lumpy legs

"Minimally invasive treatment for varicose veins which destroy the vein by heat using a laser is the most effective treatment," said lead researcher Dr.

What Works Best Against Varicose Veins?

In fact, varicose veins and leg ulcers have been blighting both my parents' lives for decades.

Veins, pains and ankle stains .. how I ended 30 years of leg hell; After years of discomfort and family genes IAN HYLAND finally got to grips with his varicose veins

I've skip gigs standing long was and woken leg However, it was on my list of grievances alongside having to skip music gigs because standing for long periods was an issue, constantly having to listen to people saying "I thought only grannies got varicose veins" and being woken in the night by leg cramps.

Veins, pains and ankle stains how I ended 30 years of leg hell

Whether to relieve symptoms and/or improve appearance, treating varicose veins can be performed by vein centers that specialize in the evaluation and management of superficial venous disorders.

SARASOTA VASCULAR SPECIALISTS: The First Accredited Vein Center in Sarasota and Charlotte Counties

Treatment of varicose veins includes ligation or exclusion of the perforator veins.

Association between varicose veins anatomical pattern and procedural complications following endovascular laser photothermolysis for chronic venous insufficiency

Varicose veins are enlarged and twisted superficial veins that often appear blue or purple.

It's In The Vein

In addition to noting the unsightly appearance, patients with varicose veins may complain of aching, heaviness, pruritus, and early fatigue of the affected leg.