Varicose veins of legs
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What is varicose veins of legs?
Varicose veins are enlarged veins that are swollen and raised above the surface of the skin. They can be dark purple or blue, and look twisted and bulging. Varicose veins are commonly found on the backs of the calves or on the inside of the leg.
Common symptoms reported by people with varicose veins of legs
Treatments taken by people for varicose veins of legs
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Compare treatments taken by people with varicose veins of legs
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Who has varicose veins of legs on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 95 say varicose veins of legs is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 4 | |
| 30s | 17 | |
| 40s | 21 | |
| 50s | 17 | |
| 60s | 21 | |
| 70+ | 45 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 70 | |
| Female | 208 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 113 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 32 |