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Varicose Vein Treatments

Varicose vein and spider vein treatments may relieve pain and discomfort, improve the appearance of your legs, and prevent bleeding and superficial clots. When left untreated, varicose veins can cause venous stasis dermatitis and ulceration (reddish-brown pigmentation, swelling and leathery skin).

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Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are bulging, ropey and often painful veins that occur most commonly in the legs, but can appear anywhere in the body.

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