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Varicose veins:
What you need to know about treatment by Susan M. Weeks, MD, Wake Radiology
They ache and burn. It’s difficult to stand or sit for an extended time. Nearly everyone with varicose veins experiences swelling, heaviness and even tingling in their legs. While varicose veins can develop at nearly any age, they are more common in middle to older aged adults. In the United States, more than 80 million people are reported to have symptoms related to venous insufficiency.
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