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My 70 yr old mother has knots on her legs. they are painful (especially to the touch) and visible. what can it be?
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Varicose veins?: Likely from varicose veins but should consult your doctor to confirm the diagnosis. Varicose veins develop when the valves in the veins fail thereby making it difficult if not impossible to move the blood in the right direction.
Answered 9/29/2016
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