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Patients may present for
treatment with one or more
of the following
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Pain (aches, throbbing, night cramps, fatigue,
heaviness, restlessness). Pain is usually worsened by prolonged
standing, menstruation and hot weather and relieved by elevation
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Skin Changes (pigmentation, ulceration)
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Superficial thrombophlebitis (STP): painful
inflammation and clotting of the superficial veins
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Consequences of leaving the
veins untreated
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Family
history of
complicated varicose veins
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