Varicose Veins
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Varicose Veins Incidence
Facts about varicose veins:
About 20 percent of adults have varicose veins,
Varicose veins are 5 times more common in women than in men.
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Varicose Veins Risk Factors
Related Conditions
Deep venous thrombosis
Stasis dermatitis
Thrombophlebitis
Venous insufficiency
Leg swelling (bilateral)
Leg swelling (unilateral)
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Last Updated: Jul 15, 2009
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