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.
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Why does the leg vein swell up when I do sit-ups?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 22 years old male. I am an athlete. One of my leg's vein swells when I do sit-ups. Only for a short duration. I am tense is there a problem? Kindly help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your concern. The swollen-up vein could be a varicose vein. And if you keep doing some activities that increase the pressure in the lower body or abdomen, it can give rise to immense pressure preventing the backflow of blood to the heart via veins. So, there i... Read Full »
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