Varicose veins
Varicose veins are superficial veins that are enlarged and twisted due to improper functioning valves within the veins. Varicose veins are caused by a wide array of etiologies, the most common one is venous hypertension from prolonged standing. Beside the prominent visible veins, other symptoms include swelling of the legs, ankles and feet. With chronic varicose veins, skin discoloration can result due to leakage of blood into the surrounding tissue. These skin changes can also develop into bleeding veins, and possibly ulcerations (wounds). Multiple imaging modalities are available to assess the competency of the veins. The initial treatment for symptomatic varicose veins is compression stockings. Worsening presentations might require surgical consideration.
Varicose veins are superficial veins that are enlarged and twisted due to improper functioning valves within the veins. Varicose veins are caused by a wide array of etiologies, the most common one is venous hypertension from prolonged standing. Beside the prominent visible veins, other symptoms include swelling of the legs, ankles and feet. With chronic varicose veins, skin discoloration can result due to leakage of blood into the surrounding tissue. These skin changes can also develop into bleeding veins, and possibly ulcerations (wounds). Multiple imaging modalities are available to assess the competency of the veins. The initial treatment for symptomatic varicose veins is compression stockings. Worsening presentations might require surgical consideration.