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What causes bulging veins on the right leg?
11 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Venous insufficiency: Venous insufficiency is the backwards flow of blood in the veins. This is the underlying cause of varicose veins. Varicose veins are dilated [bulging] veins that do not circulate blood properly. They can occur in either leg, right or left.
Answered 12/9/2020
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Venous Insufficiency: Usually venous insufficiency. This can be diagnosed by a non invasive ultrasound. Seek out a local vascular surgeon.
Answered 8/11/2019
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Refluxing veins.: Varicose veins are due to leaking valves(called reflux) most commonly in the saphenous system. To treat these you must first undergo a venous reflux ultrasound to make the diagnosis and determine the proper treatment. Medical management would be the use of support hose but this is only masking the problem. Laser closure of the leaking valves and micro incisions to remove the vv's is the ideal.
Answered 4/23/2018
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Varicose veins: The most common reason is valvular dysfunction and as a result the veins dilate and bulge
Answered 6/12/2017
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