Sometimes called ‘spider veins’, varicose veins are a common condition in both men and women.
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Veins are part of the body’s extensive network of blood vessels, returning blood back to the heart to maintain a continuous circulation. And when things go wrong with them, you can end up with varicose…
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Caroline Robinson is a Friend of The Conversation.Associate Professor Podiatry, Charles Sturt University
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Professor of Vascular and Clinical Physiology, Sheffield Hallam University
