Varicose veins - Symptoms and complications

​These varicose veins symptoms are typically worse at the end of the day, and after prolonged standing or sitting. 
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• Bulging and twisted veins
• Pain/aching of the lower legs
• Lower leg swelling
• Heaviness and tired legs
• Itching around the ankle or over a prominent vein
• Leg cramps or restless legs, particularly at night

Varicose veins can progress to cause more severe problems and non-reversible changes.

• Blue discolouration of thin veins under the skin
• Redness and inflammation
• Thin skin prone to injury
• Profuse bleeding
• Brown staining of ankle and calf
• Skin breakdown and weeping ulcers that are difficult to heal
• Thrombosis

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