Varicose vein are twisted , enlarged veins visible in the legs .

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Varicose veins may not cause any pain. Signs you may have varicose veins include:

• Veins that are dark purple or blue in color

• Veins that appear twisted and bulging; they are often like cords on your legs

When painful signs and symptoms occur, they may include:

• An achy or heavy feeling in your legs

• Burning, throbbing, muscle cramping and swelling in your lower legs

• Worsened pain after sitting or standing for a long time

• Itching around one or more of your veins

• Skin discoloration around a varicose vein

• Ulcer aound ankle

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Risk factors include:

• prolonged standing

• among  females esp during pregnancy

• family history

• obesity

Prevention includes avoid prolonged standing  & reducing weight .

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Treatment includes Radiofrequency , Laser , MOCA , Glue and Foam Sclerotherapy.

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