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Question
22 Nov 2004
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varicose and spider vein causes and cures?
I (26 yrs) stand a lot, and have noticed that in a very short period of time I have developed a lot of dark purple spider veins, and a painful varicose vein. My mother does not have half as many veins showing as I do, and she is a hairdresser who stands almost the whole day. What can I do?
Geneticist
Dear Lulu
It is important that you report this to your doctor, because you may be at increased risk of blood clotting and he/she will be able to advise you on appropriate treatment.
Regards, Maritha
It is important that you report this to your doctor, because you may be at increased risk of blood clotting and he/she will be able to advise you on appropriate treatment.
Regards, Maritha
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