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What is swollen twisted veins that appeared as if they were a herniation?
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∙ 9y ago
The term varicose derives from the Latin 'varix', which means twisted. A varicose vein is usually tortuous and dilated.
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What is varicosecele?
Varicose veins are veins that are swollen and sometimes painful. They may also be twisted and can have more blood in them then normal.
How do you know you have a twisted vein?
Twisted vein can also be varicose veins. If you have a varicose veins, you can see large veins running across your skin. Your legs or calves can be a little bit swollen. Your legs will also feel heavy and achy.
What is varicosity veins?
Varicose veins are veins that are swollen and sometimes painful. They may also be twisted and can have more blood in them then normal.
What is the medical term meaning Swollen twisted veins in the esophagus?
Tortuous, swollen veins in the distal esophagus are called esophageal varices. They are caused by portal hypertension, or elevated pressure in the portal circulation. Esophageal varices can cause severe internal bleeding.Esophageal varices are varicose veins at the end of the esophagus.
Which is the medical term meaning swollen veins?
Varicose veins, swollen tortuous veins, are called varices in medical terms.
What is the Enlarged Twisted and Dilated veins?
varicose veins
Which is the correct spelling of the term meaning abnormally swollen vains?
abnormally swollen veins
What Varicos Viens?
Varicose Veins are swollen, distended, enlarged veins which often appear twisted and gnarled. They are most visible on the lower legs, and most common in older people. Besides on the legs, they can also appear in internal sites such as the esophagus or intestines. Hemorrhoids are varicose veins in the anus. Varicose veins in the scrotum are called varicocele, often occurring in teens or young men.
What are swollen veins in the anal area called?
hemorrhoids
What is the condition involving enlarged swollen veins?
vebous distention
What is the definition of hemorrhoids?
a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus.
When are varicose veins formed?
True varicose veins are formed when the largest superficial veins become distorted and twisted by a long-term rise in blood pressure in the legs.
