November 2011
2 posts
VARICOSE VEIN INFORMATION
The visible varicose veins in the legs, both large and small, are most often a result of problems elsewhere in the leg.
Veins carry blood from the tissues back eventually to the heart. They are thin walled tubes that get squeezed by the surrounding muscles as they contract. This squeezing forces blood along the veins and a series of non-return valves ensure the flow is only in one direction.
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