Symptoms of varicose veins can vary but may include:Visible, twisted, and bulging veinsSwelling, especially after prolonged periods of standing or sittingAching or heaviness in the legsItching or irritation around the veinsDiscomfort or pain, p

Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins that usually appear near the surface of the skin, commonly in the legs. The condition occurs when the valves within the veins do not function properly, leading to blood pooling in the veins. Varicose veins ca

Diagnosing Varicose VeinsUsually, we diagnose varicose veins with a physical exam. We examine your legs and note any swelling, visible veins, skin color changes or sores. We ask about your lifestyle, including if your work or other activities requir

What causes varicose veins? Varicose veins are caused by increased blood pressure in the veins. Varicose veins happen in the veins near the surface of the skin (superficial).The blood moves towards the heart by one-way valves in the veins. When th

What causes varicose veins? Varicose veins are caused by increased blood pressure in the veins. Varicose veins happen in the veins near the surface of the skin (superficial).The blood moves towards the heart by one-way valves in the veins. When th

What causes spider veins?1)Congenital causes: Naevus flammeus (port-wine stain), Klippel-Trenaunay symptoms, Maffucci's, Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome, Ataxia-telangiectasia, Sturge-Weber symptoms etc.2)Acquired causes: Venous hypertension, pregnanc

Varicose veins are veins that have become enlarged and twisted. The term commonly refers to the veins on the leg, although varicose veins can occur elsewhere. Veins have pairs of leaflet valves to prevent blood from flowing backwards (retrograde flow

Diagnosing Varicose VeinsUsually, we diagnose varicose veins with a physical exam. We examine your legs and note any swelling, visible veins, skin color changes or sores. We ask about your lifestyle, including if your work or other activities requir