This image displays varicosities. This image displays dilated varicose veins typical of varicosities. This image displays the purple discoloration typical of varicosities. This image displays varicosities. This image displays extensive varicosities. Varicosities (numerous superficial veins) are common, particularly in women.
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Varicose Veins (Varicosities)  Information for adults

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Overview
Varicose veins (varicosities) are twisted, enlarged veins at the skin surface. The word comes from the Latin word varix, which means "twisted."

Varicose veins occur due to poor functioning (malfunction) of valves in the deeper leg veins (venous insufficiency), making blood back up (pool) in the legs, with the resulting pressure causing surface veins to enlarge.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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