Free varicose vein screening at St. Mary’s on May 15

Effective Ways To Help Prevent Varicose Veins

Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MDSvetlana Repnitskaya / Getty ImagesVaricose veins are swollen blood vessels just below the skin's surface, most often in your legs. They usually have a bluish, bulging, twisting appearance.You may feel aching, redness, itching, or burning near them. In severe cases, varicose veins can cause complications like blood clots, bleeding, or ulcers (sores).This common condition is not always preventable, but you c…

Free varicose vein screening at St. Mary’s on May 15

LEWISTON, ME — St. Mary’s Health System is hosting a free varicose vein screening and information session on Thursday, May 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Lepage Conference Center, 99 Campus Avenue in Lewiston. Appointments are required and available every 10 minutes. During the session, attendees will have the opportunity to meet with members of the vascular care team to discuss common symptoms such as leg heaviness, aching, fatigue, numbness, swell…

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