Chronic venous disease (CVD) refers to other chronic conditions related to or caused by veins that become diseased or abnormal. Varicose veins are veins that become thickened, twisted, dilated, or elongated blood vessels that do not control blood flow as they should. They can be small spider veins, appear as thread-like veins, and in other cases, they may appear as large clusters of grapes beneath the skin. Some patients may have varicose veins that are not visible to the naked eye, but are easily identified with diagnostic ultrasound.
Injecting varicose veins with a solution or foam that scars and closes those veins. In a few weeks, the treated varicose veins should disappear. It may be necessary to inject the same vein more than once. Sclerotherapy does not require anesthesia and can be performed in a healthcare provider's office.
Endovenous Ablation
Techniques like radiofrequency or laser are used to close the varicose vein from the inside, which is often less invasive than traditional surgery.
Symptoms
Symptoms of varicose veins include veins that are dark purple or blue in color, veins that appear twisted and bulging, often resembling cords on the legs, a sensation of pain or heaviness in the legs, burning, throbbing, muscle cramps, and swelling in the lower legs, and changes in the color of the skin around a varicose vein.