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What causes Varicose Veins to bleed?

Varicose veins are swollen and enlarged veins near the surface of the skin that can lead to bleeding. In this video, Dr. Machin tells us that the majority of causes of bleeding are unidentifiable but there are a few other factors that may lead to bleeding.

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) - Learning

Here you can learn about how DVT develops, the main symptoms and risks and what the long term consequences are.

PTS (Post-thrombotic syndrome) - Learning

Here you can learn about what PTS is, how common it is, and its main symptoms and risk factors and how to prevent it.

Active and Healed Venous Ulcers - Learning

Here you can learn about what a VLU is and how it develops.

Varicose Veins developed during pregnancy - Continuing Care

Here you can learn about what follow up care will be needed during and after the pregnancy as well us what to do in order to prevent varicose veins from developing in future pregnancies.

Cellulitis - Learning

Here you can learn about how cellulitis develops, how common it is and the main risks and symptoms associated with it.