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More than just cosmetically undesirable, the
potential for a serious medical problem lurks behind varicose
veins. Each year, approximately 150,000 Americans die of varicose
vein-related complications and 2.5 million others are severely
disabled by them.
Varicose Veins: A Guide to Prevention and Treatment
is an important and timely resource for readers concerned with
this medical condition. Coverage begins with a discussion of the
circulatory system, traces the history of the affliction, and
provides the most current information on the latest advances being
made in treatment and prevention.
Additional information includes:
- The reasons why more women suffer from the
disease than men
- The ways in which oral contraceptives affect
veins
- Ways in which varicose veins are diagnosed
and the need far sufferers to seek medical care
- Complications that can result from varicose
veins, including blood clots, hemorrhages, phlebitis, and leg
ulcers
- Concerns that arise during pregnancy and menopause
- How nutrition, diet, and vitamins can affect
the disease
- Answers to some of the most commonly asked
questions.
Enhanced by a detailed glossary of medical terms,
easy-to-read tables, and clear line drawings of the circulatory
system, Varicose Veins is an indispensable reference for people
who want to treat or prevent the condition.
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