Varicose Veins: 6 Signs You Shouldn't Ignore
Tired, achy legs at the end of the day? It might be more than fatigue. Here's when to get an evaluation.
Dr. Ankit Verma
Senior Consultant, General & Laser Surgery
Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins that develop when one-way valves inside the leg veins weaken.
Watch for
- Heaviness or aching after standing
- Visible bulging blue/purple veins
- Itching around the ankle
- Night cramps
- Skin discolouration near the calf
- A sore that won't heal
What treatment looks like
Doppler study confirms the diagnosis. Mild cases improve with compression stockings; advanced cases are best treated with endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) — a daycare procedure with no large cuts.
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