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Vericose Veins: What is it? (pathology?)
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Varicosities: dilated subcutaneous veins can be bulging. Occur in esophagus, anorectal area hemorrhoids
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Vericose Veins: What is the cause?
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unknown
Possibly from increase venous pressure. Values of veins stretched and become incompetent. Blood flows reversed Increased venous pressure R/T obesity, pregnancy, tumors, occupation standing longWhat aggrevates it? |
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Vericose Veins: Signs & symptoms?
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Pain when standing relieved by walking
Cramps in legs Cosmetic Nocturnal leg cramps Swelling |
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Vericose Veins: Diagnostic tests?
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Appearance
Duplex studies show obstruction of blood flow |
