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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. Vein stripping - Wikipedia

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   Vein stripping is a surgical procedure done under general or local anaesthetic to aid in the treatment of varicose veins and other manifestations of chronic venous disease. The vein "stripped" (pulled out from under the skin using minimal incisions) is usually the great saphenous vein. The surgery involves making incisions (usually the groin ...

4. Endovenous laser treatment - Wikipedia

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   Endovenous laser treatment treats varicose veins using an optical fiber that is inserted into the vein to be treated, and laser light, normally in the infrared portion of the spectrum, [1] shines into the interior of the vein. This causes the vein to contract, and the optical fiber is slowly withdrawn.

5. Medicare and varicose vein treatment: Is it covered? - AOL

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   The cost of varicose vein surgery can vary based on the type of procedure, where a doctor performs it, and the area a person lives in. Endovenous ablation. According to Medicare, ...

6. 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 ...

7. 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.