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The Most Common Questions And Answers Concerning Varicose Veins
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Itching of the skin of the legs is also a very common wrong blood then pools in the legs, increasing the pressure fatigue and/or leg swelling. Itching of the skin of the legs is also a very common may worsen symptoms. Many people notice the incomplaint. the veins.Standing This is known as venous reflux disease or will Chronic complaint. Standing may worsen symptoms. Many people will noticeVenous the appearance of bulging legs veins. However, some people will only feel discomfort Insufficiency reflux is one of the most causes appearance of(CVI). bulgingVenous legs veins. However, some people willcommon only feel discomfort but not notice any cosmetic changes. but not notice any cosmetic changes. of varicose veins. I Ithought varicose veins are aa cosmetic problem. thought varicose veins arejust just cosmetic problem. What are the symptoms of varicose veins and venous reflux disease? IsIsPeople that true? with varicose veins and venous reflux may feel leg pain, leg that true? 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