(HealthDay News) -- Varicose veins are enlarged, swollen veins
in the legs that can be painful, although they're usually not
serious.
The womenshealth.gov Web site says you should see a doctor about
varicose veins if:
- A vein becomes swollen, red, tender or feels warm.
- Sores or a rash develop nearby.
- Skin on the ankle or calf thickens and changes color.
- The vein starts to bleed.
- Symptoms hinder daily activities or cause emotional
distress.
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