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Causes of Varicose Veins

Varicose veins can cause a great deal of distress for those unfortunate to suffer from them. They are pretty recognisable and are basically enlarged, discoloured and lumpy veins which appear on the upper and lower legs. In many cases varicose veins are painful and tend to be present in those over the age of fifty, although younger people are also prone to developing varicose veins. It is estimated that more women than men suffer from varicose veins. So what causes varicose veins? There are many theories behind […]

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