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Varicose Veins (cont.)

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Questions to Ask the Doctor

  • What are treatment options for treating varicose veins?
  • How helpful are hose stockings in preventing or treating varicose veins? How long do these stockings need to be worn?
  • How long does one have to wear stockings?
  • What medications, if any, are available to treat varicose veins?
  • What precautions should one take during pregnancy?

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The description of varicose veins as a clinical entity can be traced back as early as the fifth century BC.

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