Common Varicose Veins Symptoms | USA Vein Clinics

Common Varicose Veins Symptoms | USA Vein Clinics

Varicose veins are swollen veins positioned under your skin. The lumpy veins, which are usually dark blue or purple, usually affect your legs. The veins develop when there are issues with the flow of blood through the veins in your legs. The oxygen-poor blood does not move away from the legs.

 

This medical condition is so common that it affects about a third of people in the world. Research has shown that Varicose veins affect more women than men. The only problem is that very few people suffering from this condition know that they are suffering from it. In other words, very few people know the symptoms associated with the medical conditions.

 

Below are some of the general symptoms associated Varicose veins:

 

• Dark purple or blue veins on your legs (especially on the calf or thigh).

• Twisted and bulging veins on your legs. The veins appear like cords on your legs.

• Swollen legs and ankles

• Open sores or severe bleeding after minor injuries. Injuries usually take long periods to heal.

• Skin changes like changes in color, inflammation, scaling, and dry thinned skin.

• Severe pains after standing or sitting for long.

• Swollen ankles (especially in the evenings).

• Forming of cramps when making sudden moves e.g. standing up suddenly.

• Painful and heavy legs after exercises and long distances of walking.

• Spider veins may appear on the affected leg(s). A network of lumpy veins forms on the affected leg.

• Shrinking on the skin above the ankle. The shrinking is caused by the hardening of the fat underneath the skin.

• Stasis dermatitis (redness, dryness, and itchiness of areas of the affected leg). This is caused by build up of waste material in the leg(s) – the oxygen-poor blood does not move away from the legs.

• Itchy veins (or areas near the veins).

• Throbbing or burning in your legs.

 

The above are only some of the general symptoms associated with Varicose Veins; there may be other symptoms not covered in the above list. A person suffering from the medical condition may show one or more of the above symptoms.

 

Remember to visit your doctor for regular check ups. This will ensure that cases of venous insufficiency and Varicose Veins are detected and treated early enough. The earlier a medical condition is detected the better.