Typically, most people think of varicose veins as the twisting, bulging veins on the legs, and for good reason: They are the most common location for visible varicose veins. Thanks to gravity, veins in the legs have to work extra hard to bring blood back to the heart, so problems with the vein walls or valves can quickly lead to reflux of blood in the veins.
That said, the legs aren’t the only location you’ll find enlarged veins, even if you can’t always see them. In this video, learn other problems associated with varicose veins, according to Kira Minkis, MD, PhD, dermatologist at Weill Cornell Medicine.
Dr. Minkis is a dermatologist at Weill Cornell Medicine, an associate professor of dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, and an associate attending dermatologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.
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