Varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency are medical conditions that affect an estimated 30 million people. Both men and women suffer from vein problems. There is something you can do about it and insurance does cover treatment.

Vein problems have several common signs and symptoms. You may notice large, ropey, twisting veins or numerous spider veins, especially around the ankles.

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Hematuria can be one of two kinds. Blood that can be seen by the naked eye, called gross hematuria, and blood that cannot be seen by the naked eye, called microscopic hematuria. Either condition can occur with or without pain. Gross hematuria can be very surprising for a patient when pain is not present, and can cause much anxiety. Microscopic hematuria that has not been evaluated can also be a quandary for both the patient and physician.