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2. Varicose veins - Wikipedia

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   Varicose veins are unlikely to be caused by crossing the legs or ankles. [17] Less commonly, but not exceptionally, varicose veins can be due to other causes, such as post-phlebitic obstruction or incontinence, venous and arteriovenous malformations. [18] Venous reflux is a significant cause. Research has also shown the importance of pelvic ...

3. Should you wear compression socks on flights? Experts ... - AOL

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   If these valves are damaged, blood can flow backwards and pool in the legs and feet, which can also cause swelling. ... Varicose veins. Lymphedema. Cancer. A recent surgery, especially in the legs ...

4. Compression stockings - Wikipedia

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   Varicose Veins. Varicose veins are saccular and distended veins which can expand considerably and may cause painful venous inflammation. Once developed, they will not disappear on their own. The formation of varicose veins is an externally visible sign of venous weakness.

5. Edema - Wikipedia

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   If blood travels too slowly and starts to pool in the leg veins, the pressure can force too much fluid out of the leg capillaries into the tissue spaces. The capillaries may break, leaving small blood marks under the skin. The veins themselves can become swollen, painful and distorted – a condition known as varicose veins. [17]

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

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   your varicose veins are interfering with your quality of life. you experience symptoms such as leg pain, swelling, burning, or cramping. your varicose veins are bleeding. you have phlebitis (an ...

7. Post-thrombotic syndrome - Wikipedia

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   swelling (edema) varicose veins; brownish or reddish skin discoloration; ulcer; These signs and symptoms may vary among patients and over time. With PTS, these symptoms typically are worse after walking or standing for long periods of time and improve with resting or elevating the leg. [1]