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Bookmark or Share- Varicocele - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicSimilarly, there are also two testicular veins that transport oxygen-depleted blood back toward the heart. Within each side of the scrotum, a network of small veins (pampiniform plexus) transport the oxygen-depleted blood from the testicle to the main testicular vein. A varicocele is the enlargement of the pampiniform plexus.
- Varicose veins - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicFor many people, varicose veins are simply a cosmetic concern. So are spider veins, a common, mild form of varicose veins. But varicose veins can cause aching pain and discomfort. Sometimes they lead to more-serious health problems. Treatment involves exercising, raising legs when sitting or lying down, or wearing compression stockings.
- Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicVaricose veins can cause pain and skin ulcers due to poor circulation. Deeper malformed veins can increase the risk of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis) and cause a life-threatening condition called pulmonary embolism if the clots dislodge and travel to the lungs. Venous malformations in the pelvis and abdominal organs can cause internal bleeding.
- Vulvar varicosities during pregnancy: What can you do?Avoid standing or sitting for long periods of time. Elevate your legs. This can help promote circulation. Apply cold compresses to your vulva. This might ease your discomfort. In most cases, vulvar varicosities don't interfere with a vaginal delivery. These veins tend to have a low blood flow.
- Sclerotherapy - Mayo ClinicOverview. Sclerotherapy treats veins that are twisted and enlarged, known as varicose veins. Varicose veins are usually in the legs. Sclerotherapy also treats spider veins, a mild form of varicose veins. Sclerotherapy usually works best on small varicose veins. Sclerotherapy involves using a needle to put a solution into the vein.
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