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Migraine Swelling Vein
Varicosity; Varicosis
Symptoms
- Fullness, heaviness, aching, and sometimes
pain in the legs - Visible, enlarged veins
- Mild
swelling of ankles - Brown discoloration of the skin at the ankles
- Skin
ulcers near the ankle (this is more often seen in severe cases)
Signs and tests
The diagnosis is mainly based on the appearance of the leg veins when you are standing or seated with the legs dangling.
At times a physician may order a
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