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Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins that you can see just under the surface of the skin. These veins usually occur in the legs, but they also can form in other parts of the body. Discuss topics including spider veins, symptoms, treatments and prevention methods.
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Injections to remove varicose veins work?

specialmom
How do the injections work for varicose veins? Does it clear up the issue? How long does it take? Does it hurt?
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One side of neck is so very stiff, external vein is more visible one side.

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I have a very light feeling of stiffness in one side my neck. An external vein is slightly visible On the same side of stiffness. Not nec...
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What treatment have you used or had done for your varicose veins?

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SclerotherapySclerotherapy involves injecting a chemical inside the vein that obliterates it and causes it to scar. Sclerotherapy is not ...
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I was kicked in my left testicle, urologist said it could have caused my varicocele.

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About 3 years ago, when I was 14 years old, someone kicked me in my left testicle. It was a direct blow, resembling a bottom-up movement....
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Varicose on my legs

Roberrtyy
Hello dear experts , im male 34 years old and i obese 125kg 174cm height , i have swollen varicoses swollen in my legs also in the middle...
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Inner thigh and calf pain from possible varicose veins

quoting2400
Lately I’ve notice veins on my inner calf bulging out where I can feel them on my skin and they somewhat twist... as well as being able t...
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