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2. Chronic venous insufficiency - Wikipedia

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   This is a rare condition in which blood clots occur in the iliofemoral vein due to compression of the blood vessels in the leg. The specific problem is compression of the left common iliac vein by the overlying right common iliac artery. Many May-Thurner compressions are overlooked when there is no blood clot.

3. Varicose veins - Wikipedia

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   The middle image shows where varicose veins might appear in a leg. Comparison of healthy and varicose veins. Varicose veins are more common in women than in men and are linked with heredity. [16] Other related factors are pregnancy, obesity, menopause, aging, prolonged standing, leg injury and abdominal straining. Varicose veins are unlikely to ...

4. This blood condition is the result of weak blood flow. How it ...

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   Extra blood pooling in the legs can lead to leg pain, swelling, cramping/charley horse, skin discoloration or change in skin texture (e.g., "leathery" skin development), varicose veins (affecting ...

5. Deep vein thrombosis - Wikipedia

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   Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a type of venous thrombosis involving the formation of a blood clot in a deep vein, most commonly in the legs or pelvis. [9] [a] A minority of DVTs occur in the arms. [11] Symptoms can include pain, swelling, redness, and enlarged veins in the affected area, but some DVTs have no symptoms. [1]

6. Phlebitis - Wikipedia

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   A long, thin red area may be seen as the inflammation follows a superficial vein. This area may feel hard, warm, and tender. The skin around the vein may be itchy and swollen. The area may begin to throb or burn. Symptoms may be worse when the leg is lowered, especially when first getting out of bed in the morning. A low-grade fever may occur.

7. Are you neglecting your 'second heart'? 1 step to activate it now

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   Losing the calf muscle pump function can lead to symptoms of chronic vein disease, such as swelling, leg tiredness and varicose veins. The worst medical complication could be a blood clot, which ...