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Can Varicose Veins in children be prevented?

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Can Varicose Veins in children be prevented?

Varicose veins are swollen and enlarged veins near the surface of the skin which can also occur in younger patients. In this video, Professor Alun tells us varicose veins cannot be prevented in children.

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Can varicose veins in children be prevented? The answer is no, there is no known prevention for varicose vein development in children.

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