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- Varicose Veins
- SYMPTOMS. Signs may include swollen veins, distended and knotted veins, leg
- fatigue and leg soreness.
- CAUSES. Prolonged standing or sitting (without movement), constipation and
- straining at stool and back pressures may cause sluggish blood flow or
- defective valves in the veins.
- TREATMENT. Surgery may be required.
- .Bathing the legs in warm water may aid the blood flow.
- .Elastic stocking may be helpful. Consulting a nutritionist may be helpful.