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What can happen to varicose vein disease if left untreated?

April 26, 2017disease Left untreated varicose vein

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What can happen to varicose vein disease if left untreated?

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Phlebitis, thrombosis (blood clots), spontaneous bleeding and skin ulcers are complications of varicose vein disease. Also, if varicose veins are left untreated, smaller abnormal veins may increase in number and are associated with worsening symptoms.