Pain and
soreness of
legs
Cramping or
throbbing in
the legs
Itchy legs,
sometimes at the
ankles and feet
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What are Varicose Veins?
Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins, and are most likely to form in the legs.1
What Causes Varicose Veins?
Veins have one-way valves that help blood flow toward the heart. When these veins are damaged or become weak, they cause the blood to flow backwards and pool in them. This causes veins to swell up and can lead to varicose veins.1
Signs and Symptoms
of Varicose Veins3
Enlarged veins just
under the surface of
the skin
Dull, achy, feeling of heaviness in the legs
Colour changes in
the skin around
the affected area
Mild swelling
of ankles
and feet
In severe cases, varicose veins can even lead to prolonged swelling in the legs and eventually result in more serious skin and tissue problems, such as non-healing sores and ulcers.
In severe cases, varicose veins can even lead to prolonged swelling in the legs and eventually result in more serious skin and tissue problems, such as non-healing sores and ulcers.
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Stages of Varicose Veins
C1
Telangiectasias or Reticular Veins
Also called “spider veins” or “thread veins”—small, superficial veins.
C2
Varicose Veins
Clearly visible, dilated, tortuous veins ≥3 mm in diameter.
C3
Edema (Swelling)
Persistent swelling of the lower legs/ankles due to venous insufficiency.
C4A
Pigmentation or Eczema
(darkened skin, red/brown patches, or itchy/rashy skin)
C4B
Lipodermato-sclerosis or Atrophie Blanche
(hardening/thickening of skin/fat) or white atrophy (white, scar-like skin patches)
C5
Healed Venous Ulcer
Skin ulcer due to venous disease that has healed.
C6
Active Venous Ulcer
Open, non-healing ulcer due to severe chronic venous insufficiency.
Who are the people at risk?
Varicose veins affect BOTH men and women. Following are the risk factors for developing Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI – damage and weakening of veins cause the blood to flow backwards and pooling)1,2
Old Age
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Family History
Being Overweight or Obesity
Smoking
Lack of Movement-Prolonged Standing or Sitting Posture
