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Your legs are made up of a network of veins. A healthy vein contains valves which open and close to assist the return of blood to the heart. Varicose veins are caused by damaged or diseased valves which result in backward flow of blood in your legs, a condition known as venous reflux. This can cause blood to pool in your legs and lead to symptoms such as pain, welling and varicose veins.

Vein Disorders

Many people inherit vein disorders. The incidence is higher in women than men. In the United States, nearly 50 percent of the adult population suffers from painful and unsightly vein diseases. The most common forms are spider and varicose veins.

Spider veins are small blue or red vessels visible within the skin, usually on the leg, face, neck or chest. Varicose veins are dilated and ropy appearing blue vessels visible under the skin, often a 1/4 inch or larger in diameter.

Varicose veins typically cause pain, fatigue and swelling - and sometimes even more serious complications.

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