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Varicose Veins, Spider Veins

Varicose Veins and Spider Veins

(Linked to National Women's Health Information Center)
Varicose veins are swollen and raised above the surface of the skin. They are purple or blue in color, and can look like twisted to bulging cords. …More

Varicose Veins

(Linked to Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Varicose veins are enlarged veins (blood vessels) close to your skin's surface. Any vein may become varicose, but the veins most commonly affected are those in your legs and feet. …More