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Sanding or sitting for long periods
Causes
Weak or damaged valves can lead to varicose veins
Sometimes they are painless, blueish and bulging out
Blood can flow backwards causing the veins to stretch and twist
Complications
Preventions
Varicose veins are twisted and enlarged veins that are superficial.
1. Exercise
2. watch your weight
3. Don't stand and sit for long periods of time
4. Eat a high fiber, low salt diet
1. Ulcers
2. Blood Clots- Vein becomes enlarged and causes leg pain. Seek medical attention.
3. Bleeding
Painful Signs and symptoms
1. achy or heavy feeling in the legs
2. Swelling and burning in the legs
3. Itching and muscle cramping
Mainly affect the legs because standing and walking increase the pressure in the veins
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