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BY CHER JONES
With faulty vein valves, your blood has a hard time returning to the heart against the
force of gravity, causing blood to pool in weak areas and making veins protrude.
Varicose vein sufferers are silently rejoicing now that
at. This is even if there are no visible signs of
the cold weather is setting in.
varicose veins, warn Dr. Corpus. Early detection
“Finally, there won’t be anybody asking me why I
and treatment can save you from unnecessary pain
am wearing jeans in the middle of a heat wave,” says
and embarrassment.
Kim Da Silva, a Vaughan resident who suffers from
When Kim was asked if she’s ever sought treatment,
spider veins
which is a common hereditary condition
she said no. “I just figured I have to accept it. My
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rather suffer through the heat than show off the
afraid of the pain and I can’t afford to be off my feet.”
road map I have on my legs. They look absolutely
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the truth. There are several
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By CHER JONES
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By CHER JONES
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