Varicose veins
Varicose veins
Varicose veins
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This leaflet is designed as a teaching aid for use with people who have a learning disabilityand communication difficulties.Thanks the Speech & Language/ Inclusive Communication Serviceat SEPT for the assistance in the production of this leaflet7.Leaflet number: 78
What are varicose <strong>veins</strong>?How can I stop them getting worse?<strong>Varicose</strong> <strong>veins</strong> areswollen <strong>veins</strong> on thesurface of the leg• avoid constipationHow do you get varicose <strong>veins</strong>?• lose weight• by standing a lot• take regularexercise1.6.
tabletscreamIf your leg is sore orthere is an infectionyour doctor may giveyou tablets orcreams.• being constipatedWhat could happen?• being overweightThe <strong>veins</strong> might haveto be taken out orclosed off.This is done with aninjection• being pregnant5.2.
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