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Medical Conditions - Tortuous Vein

Tortuous veins are the veins that are enlarged and twisted. This term is commonly referred to as the veins on the legs. It is seen when the valves in the veins allow blood to flow in the wrong direction or to pool. People who have excessive weight are highly susceptible to developing tortuous veins.

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Can starvation cause decreased blood flow when taking blood sample?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Regarding your query, it is not contaminated with clots. It has three possible scenarios: The laboratory technician is not skilled.

Does severe tortuosity of the innominate artery lead to any future vascular problems?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The innominate artery is the right common trunk which gives rise to your right arm (subclavian artery) and neck vessels (common carotid artery).

What is the treatment for the dilated tortuous veins in the front of my penis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed the attached images (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), and you have an engorged vein.

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