Do varicose veins only occur in the legs?

Varicose Veins
Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are a common problem, affecting up to 1 in 3 adults in their lifetime. They are usually a sign of an underlying venous insufficiency.
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Thread Veins
Thread Veins

Thread veins can appear anywhere on the body but are mostly evidenced on the legs and face. They are more common than varicose veins, affecting up to 80% of adults.
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Leg Ulcers
Leg Ulcers

Leg ulcers appear as broken skin in the lower leg or feet. We have been successfully treating venous leg ulcers for over 20 years.
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Varicose veins mainly occur in the legs, but not exclusively.

Men can also get them in the scrotum (called varicocele). Women can get a similar sort of problem to the male varicocele: a condition called pelvic congestion syndrome, which is aching and pain in the pelvis, and can be associated with varicose veins on the vulva.