cardiovascular disorders
Varicose Veins
Key Points
Varicose veins are more common in women than in men. Symptoms may include fullness, fatigue, pressure, bleeding and pain or hyperesthesia in the legs; stasis dermatitis and venous stasis ulcers are uncommon. Treatment may include compression stockings, sclerotherapy, minimally invasive surgery, or thermal ablation Regardless of treatment, varicose veins often recur. 