varicose veins
Twisted leg vessels
Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins visible beneath the skin, typically in the legs.
They develop when valves that normally keep blood flowing toward the heart weaken, allowing blood to pool and stretch the vein walls.
The condition is common, often harmless but unsightly, though severe cases can cause aching or complications: She wore compression stockings for her varicose veins.
Injection to collapse vessels
- compression stockingsGraduated-pressure leg garments
- ligationSurgical binding of vessels
- leg elevationLifting feet above heart
- support hosePressure legwear for circulation
minimally invasive · vascular surgeon · dermatologist · recovery
Swelling outward visibly
- twistedWound around itself
- swollenAbnormally enlarged
- gnarledTwisted and knotty
- ropyForming glutinous threads
knotted · protruding · bluish · purple · distended · engorged · raised · visible
Carrying developing offspring
- obesityExcess body fat condition
- heredityGenetic trait transmission
- agingGrowing older over time
- sedentary lifestyleHabitual physical inactivity
hormonal changes · menopause · family history · gender · occupation · hormone therapy · crossing legs · constipation
Fluid collecting in tissues
- refluxBackward liquid movement
- backflowLiquid reversing course
- stagnationAbsence of flow or progress
- poor circulationInadequate vascular movement
Experiencing dull pain
- throbbingRhythmic painful pulsing
- heavinessState of being weighty
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- crampingInvoluntary muscle contraction
burning · itching · restless legs · swelling · tenderness · discomfort · pain · soreness
Erosive internal sores
- bleedingBlood loss from injury
- hyperpigmentationLocalized skin darkening condition
- dermatitisInflammation of the skin
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
eczema · scarring · wound healing · cellulitis · hardening
sclerotherapy
Injection to collapse vessels
- compression stockingsGraduated-pressure leg garments
- ligationSurgical binding of vessels
- leg elevationLifting feet above heart
support hose · minimally invasive · vascular surgeon · dermatologist · recovery
bulging
Swelling outward visibly
ropy · knotted · protruding · bluish · purple · distended · engorged · raised · visible · tortuous
pregnancy
Carrying developing offspring
sedentary lifestyle · hormonal changes · menopause · family history · gender · occupation · hormone therapy · crossing legs · constipation · heavy lifting
blood pooling
Fluid collecting in tissues
- refluxBackward liquid movement
- backflowLiquid reversing course
- stagnationAbsence of flow or progress
poor circulation · blood clots · thrombosis · vascular disease · congestion
aching
Experiencing dull pain
- throbbingRhythmic painful pulsing
- heavinessState of being weighty
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
cramping · burning · itching · restless legs · swelling · tenderness · discomfort · pain · soreness · tightness
ulcers
Erosive internal sores
- bleedingBlood loss from injury
- hyperpigmentationLocalized skin darkening condition
- dermatitisInflammation of the skin
infection · eczema · scarring · wound healing · cellulitis · hardening
- medical findingscyst, tumor, lesion, polyp, hernia
- veinsvena cava, inferior vena cava, superior vena cava, jugular, venule
- vascular conditionshemangioma, angioma, thrombosis, ischemia, embolism
- Vascular DisordersPAD, DVT, thrombosis, embolism, aneurysm
- Vein DisordersDVT, phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, thrombus, thromboembolism
- Aging Problemsdementia, Alzheimer's, osteoporosis, arthritis, falls