Varicose veins are veins that have become enlarged and tortuous. The term commonly refers to the veins on the leg, although varicose veins can occur elsewhere. Veins have leaflet valves to prevent blood from flowing backwards. Varicose veins are most common in the superficial veins of the legs, which are subject to high pressure when standing. Varicose veins are distinguished from reticular veins (blue veins) and telangiectasias (spider veins), which also involve valvular insufficiency, by the size and location of the veins. Many patients who suffer with varicose veins seek out the assistance of physicians who specialize in vein care. The traditional surgical treatment has been vein stripping to remove the affected veins. VenousBalm-Rx is a topical treatment for varicose veins or related conditions. This potent astringent treatment is to be applied topically to areas of venous insufficiency causing varicose veins, spider veins, or swollen ankles. Applied topically it reduces swelling in thread varicose veins and broken capillaries.

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