Varicose veins
A venous condition causing enlarged, twisted and visible veins in the legs.
A venous condition causing enlarged, twisted and visible veins in the legs. In vascular surgery, this condition is assessed using symptoms, risk factors and imaging findings. The goal is timely diagnosis, reduced complication risk and selection of an appropriate treatment plan.
Symptoms
- check_circleBulging veins
- check_circleLeg heaviness
- check_circleSwelling
- check_circleNight cramps
- check_circleItching and skin discoloration
When to see a doctor
A vascular surgeon should be consulted if symptoms persist, worsen, or if a wound, skin color change, sudden pain or leg swelling develops.
Diagnostics
Diagnosis is based on symptoms, medical examination and imaging results interpreted together. Related diagnostics: duplex-ultrasound, venous-mapping.
Treatment
Treatment is selected individually based on disease stage, vascular anatomy, risk factors and the patient's overall condition. Related treatments: endovenous-laser-ablation, radiofrequency-ablation, sclerotherapy, foam-sclerotherapy, miniphlebectomy, compression-therapy.