2100, VGM Hospital bus stop, Trichy Road,
Singanallur, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Understanding causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins that usually appear in the legs due to faulty valves in the veins. These valves normally help blood flow back to the heart, but when they weaken, blood pools in the veins causing swelling and visible veins.
No. While they may appear cosmetic initially, varicose veins can cause pain, heaviness, itching, skin discoloration, ulcers, and blood clots if left untreated.
Increasing leg pain, swelling, skin darkening, itching, night cramps, and non-healing wounds near the ankle suggest disease progression and require vascular evaluation.
Diagnosis includes physical examination and Doppler ultrasound to assess blood flow, valve function, and severity of vein damage.
Treatment includes lifestyle changes, compression stockings, minimally invasive procedures (laser, radiofrequency), or surgery depending on severity.
Consult our vascular surgery specialists.