@drdvd29: 𝐕𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐄 𝐕𝐄𝐈𝐍𝐒 Defined as permanently enlarged veins due to failure to move blood forward, mainly due to failure of the valves.  Key takeaways:  1. Treatment is mainly home management with various methods provided  2. Risk factors involve actives that lessen ambulation(movements), oral contraceptive use, female gender, etc  3. Symptoms vary, from an itchy feeling to pain.  4. Complications include DVT, which can develop into a life-threatening condition called pulmonary embolism.  #varicoseveins #dvt