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Varicose Veins
Alternate Names : Varicosis, Varicosity
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Varicose Veins Prognosis (Expectations)
Varicose veins tend to worsen over time. Discomfort and progression may be lessened with self care.
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• Definition
• Varicose Veins Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Varicose Veins Symptoms & Signs
• Varicose Veins Prevention
• Varicose Veins Diagnosis & Tests
• Varicose Veins Treatment
• Varicose Veins Prognosis
• Varicose Veins Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
• Pictures & Images
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Stasis Dermatitis
• Thrombophlebitis
Tests & Exams
• Arteriogram
• Duplex/Doppler Ultrasound Exam of Extremity, Vascular Ultrasound
Surgery & Procedures
• Varicose Vein Surgery
Other Topics
• Chronic
• Fever
• Foot, Leg, and Ankle Swelling
• Leg Pain
• Ulcers
Review Date : 5/23/2003
Reviewed By : David Webner, M.D., Department of Family Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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