Why are patients with Varicose Veins more likely to bleed?

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Why are patients with Varicose Veins more likely to bleed?

Varicose veins is a common condition of swollen and enlarged veins on the surface of the skin. In this video, Dr. Machin tells us how varicose veins can lead to bleeding.

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