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

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 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 are the symptoms?Symptoms of varicose veins include:Bulging, bluish vein or veinsSwelling in the legsAching pain in the legsA feeling of heaviness in the legs and feetItching around the vein or veinsSkin color changes around the vein or

We strongly recommend Class 1 elastic stocking for people whose job is concerned with prolonged standing/sitting as a preventive step to avoid varicose veins Like Shop keepers, conductors, police, security guards, doctorsDr Dilip S.Rajpal Chirayu