Causes and Treatments for Aching Legs
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5. Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins that usually occur more often in the legs, because standing and walking increases the pressure in the veins of the lower body.6‘Varicose Veins.’ Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 30 Jan. 2021, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/varicose-veins/symptoms-causes/syc-20350643. They can cause pain, and in some cases are uncomfortable enough to require surgery.
Varicose veins can also lead to complications developing in the legs, which include blood clots, minor bleeding, and even ulcers. Individuals with varicose veins that start to bleed or cause severe pain should seek medical care as soon as possible.
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