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Varicose Veins

Close-up of a person’s lower legs while standing, showing visible, twisted varicose veins.

Varicose veins are enlarged, swollen veins that commonly appear on the legs and feet. They develop when faulty valves in the veins allow blood to pool instead of flowing properly to the heart. While often a cosmetic concern, varicose veins can also lead to discomfort, aching, and more serious complications if left untreated.

  • Bulging, twisted veins visible beneath the skin
  • Heaviness or aching in the legs
  • Swelling in the lower legs or ankles
  • Burning or throbbing sensation
  • Itchy skin around the vein
  • Worsened pain after sitting or standing for long periods
  • Compression stockings
  • Lifestyle changes (exercise, weight management, leg elevation)
  • Sclerotherapy (injection treatment)
  • Radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
  • Endovenous laser therapy (EVLT)
  • Surgical vein stripping (for severe cases)
  • Weakened vein walls and valves
  • Genetics or family history
  • Standing or sitting for extended periods
  • Pregnancy
  • Obesity
  • Aging
  • Hormonal changes (especially in women)

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Symptoms

  • Bulging, twisted veins visible beneath the skin
  • Heaviness or aching in the legs
  • Swelling in the lower legs or ankles
  • Burning or throbbing sensation
  • Itchy skin around the vein
  • Worsened pain after sitting or standing for long periods

Causes

  • Weakened vein walls and valves
  • Genetics or family history
  • Standing or sitting for extended periods
  • Pregnancy
  • Obesity
  • Aging
  • Hormonal changes (especially in women)

Treatments

  • Compression stockings
  • Lifestyle changes (exercise, weight management, leg elevation)
  • Sclerotherapy (injection treatment)
  • Radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
  • Endovenous laser therapy (EVLT)
  • Surgical vein stripping (for severe cases)

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