In healthy veins, blood is prevented from flowing backwards by a series of tiny valves opening and closing. If these weaken, the blood flows backwards, causing swellings called varicosities. Any vein in the body can become varicose. Risk factors include being female, having a family history, being older or
Coping with... VARICOSE VEINS
Dec 28, 2023
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