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

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 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

Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins. Any vein that is close to the skin's surface (superficial) can become varicosed. Varicose veins most commonly affect the veins in the legs. That's because standing and walking increase the pressure in the v

Varicose VeinsVaricose veins are twisted, enlarged veins. Any vein that is close to the skin's surface (superficial) can become varicosed. Varicose veins most commonly affect the veins in the legs. That's because standing and walking increase the pr

Varicose VeinsVaricose veins are twisted, enlarged veins. Any vein that is close to the skin's surface (superficial) can become varicosed. Varicose veins most commonly affect the veins in the legs. That's because standing and walking increase the pr