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About Varicose Veins

Varicose veins can cause symptoms or be entirely asymptomatic. Insurance companies do not pay for treatment of asymptomatic varicose veins. For this reason we take a careful history designed to elicit any of a number of symptoms commonly associated with varicose veins and perform a careful examination to identify any signs of advanced venous pathology.

Common symptoms associated with varicose veins include:

Aching
Heaviness
Tiredness
Cramping
Swelling
Burning
Itching

Less common signs or symptoms include:

Restless legs at night
Leg cramps at night
Superficial blood clotting (thrombophlebitis)
Bleeding from a superficial vein after minor trauma
Unusual rashes or areas of dermatitis

If the condition progresses , you may notice:

Discoloration of the skin above your ankle (hyperpigmentation)
Hardening of the tissues above your ankle (dermatofibrosclerosis)
Skin ulceration

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