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    Stasis Ulcer

    Stasis Ulcer

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    Name

    Treatment of Varicose Veins of the Leg

    What drugs may be needed?

    Help with pain,Prevent infection

    What problems could happen?

    Bleeding,Infection,Scarring,Varicose veins may return,Bruising,Nerve damage,Skin over the vein may be lighter or darker than your normal skin color

    Body systems

    Cardiovascular

    What are other common names?

    Spider Veins Therapy,Varices,Varicose Veins Therapy,Varicosis,Varicosities,Varicosity,Varix

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