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Varicose veins

Varicose veins are enlarged veins (blood vessels) close to the skin's surface.

Any vein may become varicose, but the veins most commonly affected are those in the legs and feet, mainly due to people standing and walking, which increases the pressure in the veins in the lower body.

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In an emergency

If you are in an emergency situation, call 000

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