Varicose Veins By: Tiffany and Terroka

What happens?  Most varicose veins can sometimes lead to compilations, but are not serious medical problem.  some compilations are: bleeding form a varicose vein blood clots dry, stretched, swollen, itching or scaling skin

What are the signs and symptoms  Large veins that you can see on your skin, mild swelling of your ankles and feet.  Throbbing or cramping in your legs  Discolored skin in the area around the varicose vein  Painful, achy, or heavy legs

Who gets it  Occur in men and women of any age, but mostly affect women in the child bearing years and older people.  Some estimates suggested that about %of men and 20-25% women suffer from varicose vein.

Are there ways to prevent it  You can limit the discomfort of varicose veins by wearing compression stocking, elevate our legs regularly, and avoid periods of standing or sitting

How is it treated  A simple test called the trendelenburg test can be used to diagnose varicose veins.  Doctors also do test like ultrasounds and venography

What is the prognosis  Depends on the duration of the varicose veins, changes of complications, prospects for recovery, recover and period for varicose veins

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