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	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Varicose veins
		Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted, painful superficial veins resulting from poorly functioning valves.
		Surgery such as vein stripping and ligation (removal of the varicose vein), or sclerotherapy of veins (injecting with a solution that causes scarring, which closes the vein) may be recommended.
		Vein stripping is a very extensive procedure, and it is usually reserved for patients who are experiencing a lot of pain or who have skin ulcers.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/001109.htm (544 words)

	Society Of Interventional Radiology - Patients and Public - Interventional Radiology Procedures for Treatment and ...
		These enlarged, swollen vessels are known as varicose veins and are a direct result of increased pressure from reflux.
		A common cause of varicose veins in the legs is reflux in a thigh vein called the great saphenous, which leads to pooling in the visible varicose vein below.
		Varicose veins affect 1 out of 2 people age 50 and older, and 15 to 25% of all adults.
	www.sirweb.org /patPub/varicoseVeinMain.shtml (339 words)

	eMedicine - Varicose Veins : Article by Craig Feied, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, FACPh
		Varicose veins may sometimes be an important pathway for venous return, as when they provide a bypass pathway for venous return in patients with acute blockage of the deep venous system from any cause.
		Varicose veins of pregnancy most often are caused by hormonal changes that render vein walls and the valves themselves more pliable, but the sudden appearance of new dilated varicosities during pregnancy still warrants a full evaluation because of the possibility that these may be new bypass pathways related to acute DVT.
		The most important of these are the posteromedial and anterolateral thigh veins, found at the level of the mid thigh, and the anterior and posterior accessory saphenous veins at the level of the canal of Hunter in the upper thigh, where a perforating vein often connects the GSV to the femoral vein.
	www.emedicine.com /med/topic2788.htm (9289 words)

	VARICOSE VEINS
		Varicose veins are dilated or tortuous veins located close to the skin surface.
		There are several types of veins that are often referred to as ``varicosities." These include telangiectasias (``spider veins"), reticular veins (``blue veins") and the prominent, bulging varicose veins.
		Reappearance of varicosities is not uncommon as the underlying condition that causes the spider veins has not been altered by sclerotherapy or laser treatments.
	www.thecardiovascularcaregroup.org /varicose.htm (1027 words)

	Varicose Veins & Spider Veins Treatment
		Veins in the subcutaneous layer of fat and outside the muscle compartment of the legs have little support and as an increased blood volume flows into them, they balloon up and begin to function more like reservoirs than conduits.
		The most obvious characteristic of varicose veins, other than their larger size and what distinguishes them from spider veins, is their commonly colorless bulging through the skin.
		All such veins are abnormal and their elimination with treatment improves the general circulation by assuring that blood flows only in normal, healthy deeper lying veins.
	www.veinclinic.net /varicose.html (485 words)

	Varicose Veins - Vein Removal and Treatment
		Varicose veins are bulging veins that are larger than spider veins, typically 3 mm or more in diameter.
		Varicose veins may be of primarily cosmetic concern, but can cause pain, leg heaviness, fatigue, itching, night cramps, restless legs at night and leg swelling.
		Varicose veins are often caused by an underlying problem leg vein.
	www.veindirectory.org /content/varicose_veins.asp (528 words)

	Varicose Veins (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		When valves inside the veins are weak or absent, or return of blood from congested areas is inefficient, veins may become enlarged and swollen—and aching, itching, tenderness, and muscle cramping may occur.
		Varicose veins are most often seen in the legs, although they also occur in other areas.
		Hemorrhoids are varicose veins in the rectum; varicose veins in the legs and vulva often develop during pregnancy.
	www.kroger.com /hn/Homeo/Varicose_Veins_hm.htm (800 words)

	Varicose Veins
		Varicose veins develop when your veins stretch and their valves, which prevent back flow of blood, fail.
		Secondary varicose veins are most often caused by problems with veins lying deep among the muscles, which carry about 90 percent of the returning blood.
		Varicose vein disease is a chronic condition, and new varicose veins often develop after treatment.
	www.umm.edu /altmed/ConsConditions/VaricoseVeinscc.html (971 words)

	Varicose Veins: Venous Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition
		Spider veins may be caused by the pressure from blood in varicose veins, but the cause is generally thought to be hormonal factors that are not yet understood.
		Varicose veins can usually be seen bulging under the skin, but symptoms may develop before the veins become visible.
		This vein is the longest superficial vein in the body, extending from the ankle to the groin, where it joins the femoral vein (the main deep vein in the leg).
	www.merck.com /mmhe/sec03/ch036/ch036d.html (1234 words)

	Varicose Veins Q&A
		Also, women develop varicose veins twice as often as men because of the presence of the female sex hormones, estrogen and progesterone, which relax the thin muscle layer in the walls of the vein thus aggravating the problem.
		Family history of vein disease, being a woman, pregnancy, obesity, being tall, occupations where a great deal of time is spent on your feet such as teachers, nurses, cashiers and waitresses all raise your risk.
		When your body has large veins that aren’t helping to get blood back to the heart it simply takes another route through the extensive network of other normal veins that you have just as you would take another route home if your exit off the interstate was backed up.
	www.easttennesseeveinclinic.com /vveins.html (1118 words)

	eMedicine - Varicose Veins and Spider Veins : Article by Craig Feied, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, FACPh (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		Palpation begins with the anteromedial surface of the lower limb (the territory of the long saphenous vein), proceeds to the lateral surface (collateral varicose veins of large trunks and nonsaphenous varicose veins), and finally focuses on the posterior surface (territory of the short saphenous vein) of both lower limbs.
		When completely thrombosed, the popliteal vein (a continuation of the femoral vein as it passes behind the knee and into the calf) may sometimes be palpated in the popliteal fossa, and the same is true of the common femoral vein at the groin.
		After treatment of large varicose veins by any method, a 30-40 mm Hg gradient compression stocking is applied and the patient is instructed to maintain or increase his or her normal activity level.
	emedicine.com /derm/topic475.htm (7761 words)

	Varicose Veins
		Veins are blood vessels that return deoxygenated blood from the outer parts of the body back to the heart and lungs.
		Varicose veins can form anywhere in the body, but they are most often located in the legs.
		Varicose veins tend to be inherited and become more prominent as the person ages.
	www.emedicinehealth.com /varicose_veins/article_em.htm (296 words)

	Varicose Veins, Health Problems knowledgebase, alternative remedies, complementary therapies, integrative therapies, ...
		Varicose veins are a relatively common condition, and for many people they are a family trail.
		A mild case of superficial varicose veins can be treated by sclerotherapy: A chemical known as a sclerosing agent is injected into the vein to collapse its walls so it can no longer transport blood.
		You can help control varicose veins with a program of specially designed exercises, under the direction of a trained exercise therapist who is knowledgeable about the condition's particular needs.
	www.holisticonline.com /Remedies/varicose.htm (2970 words)

	Varicose Veins and Spider Veins - Frequently Asked Questions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		Varicose veins are commonly found on the backs of the calves or on the inside of the leg.
		Depending on the severity of the veins, two to five treatments are generally needed to remove spider veins in the legs.
		Veins on the surface of the skin that are connected to the treated varicose vein will also usually shrink after treatment.
	www.4woman.gov /faq/varicose.htm (2214 words)

	Varicose veins - MayoClinic.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		The word varicose comes from the Latin root varix, which means "twisted." Any vein may become varicose, but the veins most commonly affected are those in your legs and feet.
		For many people, varicose veins and spider veins — a common, mild and medically insignificant variation of varicose veins — are simply a cosmetic concern.
		Varicose veins are a common condition in the United States, affecting up to 60 percent of all Americans.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/varicose-veins/DS00256 (256 words)

	Varicose Veins Info page
		Varicose veins are swollen veins on the surface of the leg.
		Varicose veins affect humans because we stand upright rather than run around on all fours.
		Varicose veins are highly unlikely to cause any problem that will mean you need to see your GP urgently.
	web.ukonline.co.uk /ruth.livingstone/little/varicose.htm (660 words)

	Varicose Veins Causes, Treatment, and Cures, Varicose Vein Surgery
		While patients often try to ignore varicose veins, treatment is important to prevent dilated, twisted veins, episodes of aching pain, and leg ulcers on the surface of the skin.
		The old technique for Varicose Vein treatment was known as the hook method, a painful and less effective method that actually is still in practice in some areas.
		The cause of varicose veins are either broken valves in the main superficial vein system or the vein communicating with deep veins in the leg.
	www.varicoseveindoctor.com (636 words)

	Varicose Veins (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		Varicose veins are unsightly, uncomfortable veins that have permanently lost their ability to make the blood flow through the legs against the forces of gravity back up to the heart and lungs.
		The swollen varicose veins cause aching heavy tired legs at the end of the day, night cramps, itching, and other symptoms.
		If left untreated, varicose veins may lead to the formation of blood clots, phlebitis or inflammation of the vein, and possibly ulceration of the skin.
	www.veincure.com /varico.htm (453 words)

	Varicose Veins treatment options and information at Mayo Clinic
		Varicose veins appear as snarled, bluish-purple lines, usually forming on the legs.
		For many, varicose veins and spider veins (a mild and asymptomatic variation of varicose veins) are simply a cosmetic concern.
		A medical diagnosis and evaluation will help determine the severity of the varicose veins, whether the patient is at risk for more serious medical problems, and options for clinical or home-based treatment.
	www.mayoclinic.org /varicose-veins (372 words)

	Varicose Veins & Spider Veins - Vein Treatment Specialist
		Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins close to the surface of the skin.
		Varicose veins develop when you have faulty valves in your veins and weakened vein walls.
		Varicose veins may also result from conditions that increase pressure on the leg veins, for example being overweight or pregnant.
	www.veindirectory.org (376 words)

	FAQ - VEIN DISORDERS CENTER - specializing in office surgery (ambulatory phlebectomy) for varicose veins under local ...
		Varicose veins are the result of a weakness in the vein wall that is in most cases familial.
		During pregnancy there are several factors that can aggravate either the tendency or already existing varicose veins: the high level of the female hormone of pregnancy that relaxes the smooth muscles exisitng in the vein walls; the increased blood volume and increased abdominal pressure.
		First, for varicose veins LASERS are not an option at all and possibly they will never be as the excessive energy needed to destroy big veins would inflict severe damage to the skin and other surrounding tissues resulting in unacceptable scarring.
	www.veincenter.com /faq.html (4434 words)

	What are Varicose Veins?
		Varicose veins can be aggravated by: pregnancy, menopause, obesity, aging of the tissues, and the use of birth control pills and hormonal therapy.
		The most common causes of varicose veins are: defective valves, thrombophlebitis, and pregnancy.
		Prolonged standing and increased pressure within the abdomen may increase the risk of developing varicose veins or worsen the veins if they are already varicose.
	www.mamashealth.com /bodyparts/vveins.asp (203 words)

	Varicose Veins - Skin diseases, conditions and procedures on MedicineNet.com
		A vein is a blood vessel that carries blood low in oxygen content from the body to the lungs and heart.
		These visible and bulging veins, called varicose veins, are often associated with symptoms such as tired, heavy, or aching limbs.
		Varicose veins are most common in the legs and thighs.
	www.medicinenet.com /varicose_veins/article.htm (345 words)

	Varicose Veins, how OPC's help
		Varicose veins may be associated with aching, fatigue, or heat that is relieved by elevating the leg or by wearing compression hosiery.
		Defects in the wall of a vein lead to dilation of the vein and damage to the valves.
		Venous insufficiency (varicose veins) was tested (1985) on ninety-two patients who were administered 300mg of OPC per day.
	www.opc.cc /varicose-veins.html (448 words)

	Varicose veins
		Varicose veins are dark purple or blue in color and may appear twisted and bulging — like cords.
		Varicose veins occur when the valves in your veins malfunction.
		Varicose veins may surface for the first time or may worsen during late pregnancy, when your uterus exerts greater pressure on the veins in your legs.
	www.cnn.com /HEALTH/library/DS/00256.html (2011 words)

	Varicose Veins
		Varicose veins are swollen, snakelike, bluish veins that you can see under the skin.
		These veins are most often found in the legs, but they can occur in other parts of your body as well.
		In addition to the veins themselves, there may be a little discomfort and aching in the legs, especially after standing; and feeling tired.
	www.healthsquare.com /mc/fgmc0143.htm (446 words)

	Varicose Veins
		Varicose Veins - Simple, clear explanation of varicose veins and some of the treatments available.
		Comprehensive Vein Treatment - Vein disorder center located in NJ specializing in the treatment for varicose and spider veins.
		Spider and Varicose Veins of the Leg - Nice descriptions of anatomy, diseases, diagnosis, treatments.
	www.ability.org.uk /Varicose_Veins.html (114 words)

	Varicose Veins Laser Treatment - EVLT®
		EVLT® by Diomed is the leading laser treatment for varicose veins.
		It takes less than an hour in a doctor’s office to eliminate varicose veins and get patients back to their everyday activities right away.
		With a success rate of up to 98% and minimal side effects, EVLT® is the new gold standard in varicose vein treatment.
	www.evlt.com (137 words)

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