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2. Post-thrombotic syndrome - Wikipedia

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   This valvular incompetence combined with persistent venous obstruction from thrombus increases the pressure in veins and capillaries. Venous hypertension induces a rupture of small superficial veins, subcutaneous hemorrhage [7] and an increase of tissue permeability. That is manifested by pain, swelling, discoloration, and even ulceration. [8]

3. Varicose veins - Wikipedia

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   Varicose veins in the legs could be due to ovarian vein reflux. [19] [20] Both ovarian and internal iliac vein reflux causes leg varicose veins. This condition affects 14% of women with varicose veins or 20% of women who have had vaginal delivery and have leg varicose veins. [21] In addition, evidence suggests that failing to look for and treat ...

4. Chronic venous insufficiency - Wikipedia

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   Leg ulcer; CVI in the leg may cause the following: Venous stasis; Venous ulcers [8] Stasis dermatitis, [8] also known as varicose eczema; Contact dermatitis, [8] a disrupted epidermal barrier due to venous insufficiency, making patients more susceptible than the general population to contact sensitization and subsequent dermatitis.

5. Does Medicare Cover Treatment for Varicose Veins? - AOL

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   A doctor will usually deem treatment for your varicose veins a medical necessity if: your varicose veins are interfering with your quality of life. you experience symptoms such as leg pain ...

6. Complications of prolonged standing - Wikipedia

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   Varicose veins are veins that have become enlarged and twisted, especially within the legs, ankles and feet of an affected individual. [4] When standing, gravity pulls the blood downwards to the lower part of the body. Body mechanisms, such as vasoconstriction and valves of the veins, assist in pumping blood upwards. [5]

7. These Leg Elevation Pillows Help Relieve Swelling, Back Pain ...

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   That’s why a leg elevation pillow can be helpful in easing inflammation, lower extremity swelling, leg ulcers, and varicose veins, as well as decreasing the likelihood of blood clots, says ...