Varicose Veins Affect Millions of Americans Each Year
Varicose veins affect millions of Americans each year. Though age is a common cause, they may also develop as a side-effect of increased blood volume during pregnancy or as a result of sudden, dramatic weight gain. They can occur anywhere on the body, though the leg area is most susceptible. These veins are typically first identified by a bulging, twisting appearance. They are often purple or blue and may throb, burn, itch, or cause the lower leg to feel heavy....
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