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Is this vein above my ankle that enlarges when standing ankle problematic? (photos)

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When standing for longer periods of time, the vein above my ankle becomes enlarged in my right leg only. I recently had a venous study ultrasound and was told I have reflux in my Great saphenous vein (1.9 s), but that it is not significant. I am 33 and beyond paranoid about this. I've been checked for DVTs several times, and always negative. I just want to know this is not serious. I am very anxious by nature...

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