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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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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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Would compression sleeves that cover calves help with foot swelling?

Lockyj
59 year old male with varicose veins in both legs. I am traveling in Asia and only have sleeves that cover from the ankle protrusions to ...
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Vericose vein or bruise

hbby18
Is it normal to get bruise like spots when you have vericose veins? I am 26 yo female, 8 weeks postpartum from my third baby. My veins ha...
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Hair Loss on Your Legs? You Might Have a Vascular Problem

ralphcarter
Hair Loss on Your Legs? You Might Have a Vascular Problem
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I was kicked in my left testicle, urologist said it could have caused my varicocele.

Alexander_Search
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 vein discussion and support needed

patient49
I've had varicose veins, mainly on one leg since I was a kid, noticeable at pre-teen age I think, and they have gotten worse since as var...
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is it safe to do boxing with bad varicose veins in both legs?

liamoherd
I a 30 years old I currently have terrible varicose veins in both upper legs running down to my feet. I am on hospital waiting list but ...
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Varicose veins on labia minora??

Me325
I'm 12 and a virgin, 2 days ago I felt a kinda painful long kind of lump nest to my clitoris on my labia minora, I felt it and it was a v...
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i have a knot in my vein on my left hand what is it?

Jetta1234
For over a month now I have had this knot on my left hand it discolored and hurts when I touch it I can't even lay my head on it I can't ...
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Safe to use an astringent on the penis?

Nerd89824
Hello For a few months ago I used Ginkgo Biloba (to treat a small injury that is now gone away) og this caused very enlarged veins...
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Has anyone had vein treatment and noticed that their legs feel better afterwards?

atinfoil
It seems like my restless leg and that heavy feeling have gone away. I had surgery in the 90s to strip them and it was aweful and I still...
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