heart and blood vessel disorders
Varicose Veins
Introduction
Varicose veins are abnormally enlarged superficial veins in the legs. Varicose veins may cause your legs to ache, itch, and feel tired. Doctors can detect varicose veins by examining the skin. Surgery or injection therapy can remove varicose veins, but new ones often form. (See also Overview of the Venous System .) 