iicose veins are defined as dilated tortuous, subcutaneous veins often palpable,>3mm in diameter measured in upright position with demonstrable reflux.
Symptoms:
- Aching(dull heaviness or fullness in the leg relieved by elevation)
- Unsightly appearance
- Itching and throbbing
- Swelling of ankle or leg
- Reticular and threaded veins
- Atrophied blanche
Complications
- Bleeding
- Superficial thrombophlebitis
- Pigmentation
- Eczema
- Ulceration
- Lipodermatosclerosis
