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Spider veins, delicate vascular patterns under the skin, are primarily a cosmetic issue. They are also referred to as besenreiser varicosity and are usually harmless unless they indicate chronic venous insufficiency. But what causes spider veins, how are they treated and can their development be prevented?

Tension, hardened muscles, circulatory problems, swelling, joint pain: for these and many other complaints, colourful adhesive strips provide relief — and all without medication. What is their mechanism and what else can tapes do?

A feeling of heaviness and heat, pulling in the calf and swelling of one leg can indicate a life‑threatening condition: thrombosis. If detected and treated in time, however, there is no danger to life. What exactly is a thrombosis and what can be done about it?