Varicose veins are dilated and twisted veins that appear primarily in the legs due to blood circulation problems.
They are caused by factors such as genetic predisposition, sedentary lifestyle, overweight, pregnancy, and prolonged standing or sitting. They can also result from weak vein walls and malfunctioning venous valves, which hinder blood return to the heart and cause it to accumulate in the extremities.
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