FreeMD® Varicose Veins Definition

Varicose Veins

Definition

pain and inflammation

Varicose Veins Definition

Common names:

Leg Veins Varicose
Spider Veins
Varicose Veins
Veins Spider
Veins Varicose

A person with varicose veins has enlarged, prominent veins under the surface of the skin.

About 20 percent of adults have varicose veins.

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Related Conditions

Deep venous thrombosis
Stasis dermatitis
Thrombophlebitis
Venous insufficiency

Leg swelling (bilateral)
Leg swelling (unilateral)

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Last Updated: Nov 18, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Varicose Veins References:

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