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Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins that typically develop in the legs. While they may not always directly cause pain, they can lead to various leg-related symptoms, including discomfort and aching.
Varicose veins often develop when the valves in the veins, which help blood flow in one direction back to the heart, become weak or damaged. When these valves malfunction, blood can accumulate in the veins and cause them to swell and become varicose. Pain associated with varicose veins is often aggravated by factors such as prolonged standing or sitting, hot weather, and high-impact physical activities.
Elevated pain or discomfort is due to increased pressure within the affected veins when standing for extended periods, which makes it harder for blood to flow against gravity.