Medical Conditions - Varicose Vein Management

Varicose veins are swollen and enlarged veins primarily affecting the lower limbs. Pregnancy, prolonged periods of standing, obesity, etc., are its risk factors. It does not cause any symptoms except for a bluish appearance and twisted lumpy veins in mild cases. It is accompanied by pain, discomfort, ulceration, leg cramps, ache, heaviness of the leg, restless legs, bleeding, and poor healing in severe cases. In that case, treatment involves surgical excision of the vein, ligation and stripping, sclerotherapy, radiofrequency ablation, endovenous laser treatment, and transilluminated powered phlebectomy.