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Varicose veins are veins
that are bigger and twisted. They usually show up immediately under the skin,
usually in the legs. They happen when the valves in the veins become weak
or broken, which causes blood to flow in the wrong direction and pool.
The veins swell and seem like ropes because of the extra strain.
Common signs are pain, heaviness, a burning feeling, muscle cramps, and
swelling in the lower legs, especially after standing or sitting for a long
time. In some situations, people may also have itchy skin or veins that
change colours. Some things that can make you more likely to get venous
disorders are becoming older, standing for long periods of time, being
overweight, being pregnant, and having a family history of venous disorders.
People generally consider
varicose veins to be a cosmetic problem, but if they aren't addressed,
they can occasionally cause problems like skin ulcers, bleeding, or deep vein
thrombosis. Diagnosis is mostly clinical but can be augmented by ultrasound
imaging to evaluate blood flow.
There are many ways to treat
this condition, from changing your lifestyle (like exercising, raising your
legs, and using compression stockings) to medical procedures (like sclerotherapy,
laser therapy, or surgery in really bad cases). Early care can stop the
disease from getting worse and make life better.