JAMA: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Topic Collection http://jama.jamanetwork.com/ en-us Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:45:22 GMT Silverchair editor@jama.jamanetwork.com webmaster@jama.jamanetwork.com Treatment of Varicose Veins http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleID=1672241 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Hamdan A, Livingston EH, Lynm C. <span class="paragraphSection">Varicose veins are a problem affecting the veins of the legs. The leg veins function in circulating blood back to the heart. When an individual has varicose veins, the veins do not work well, causing the blood to pool in the lower legs and feet. Symptoms include heavy, tired, or achy legs and, in severe cases, skin discoloration and sores.</span> 309 12 1306 1306 10.1001/jama.2013.1704 http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleID=1672241