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Diseases of the Veins
Three sets of vessels comprise the circulatory system: arteries, lymphatics, and veins. Arteries bring oxygen-carrying blood from the heart to the tissues. In the normal course of blood circulation, small amounts of fluid and protein leak from arteries and veins. Lymphatic vessels bring this protein-rich …
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New Treatments for Varicose Veins
If you’re “vein” or in pain, varicose veins are more easily treated now than in the past. As a curious child, you might remember staring at an older relative’s thick stockings at the blue, gnarled veins lying under the skin like bumpy snakes. Known as …
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Varicose Veins – The Cause
Varicose veins are enlarged veins that usually occur just under the skin (superficial veins). Varicose veins are likely to be caused by one or more factors, including: • Increased pressure in the leg veins. • Damage to the leg veins. • Venous insufficiency. Varicose veins …
