Why do we observe that superficial, varicose veins are more common in the lower extremities than in the upper extremities?

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Andro · Answer 1 · 2022-08-21T13:53:01+0000

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Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins. Any superficial vein may become varicosed, but the veins most commonly affected are those in your legs. That's because standing and walking upright increases the pressure in the veins of your lower body.

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Why do we observe that superficial, varicose veins are more common in the lower extremities than in the upper extremities?

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