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Hi doctors! when do i need to be concerned about varicose veins? when are they considered to be dangerous? i'm 60 male?
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When symptoms: Varicose veins per se are not dangerous. You need medical attention if there are any symptoms or skin changes from venous statis.
Answered 9/16/2020
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