varicosities
Dilated blood vessels
Varicosities are abnormally swollen or dilated blood vessels, particularly veins.
The term most often describes varicose veins—those twisted, bulging vessels visible beneath the skin, especially in the legs: The varicosities in her calves worsened during pregnancy.
In medical contexts, varicosities can occur in other areas, including the esophagus or rectum.
Injection to collapse vessels
- compression stockingsGraduated-pressure leg garments
- ligationSurgical binding of vessels
- elevationHeight above reference point
- support hosePressure legwear for circulation
Of a leg vein
- spider veinsSmall dilated blood vessels
- tributariesStreams joining larger rivers
- perforatorsTools that make holes
- valvesFlow-controlling mechanisms
incompetence · tortuous · dilated · bulging · superficial · deep veins · ropy · knotted
Experiencing dull pain
- throbbingRhythmic painful pulsing
- heavinessState of being weighty
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- crampingInvoluntary muscle contraction
burning · itching · restless legs · tenderness · discomfort · soreness · tired legs · swelling
Fluid collecting in tissues
- stasisState of inactivity
- backflowLiquid reversing course
- blood pressureCirculatory force measurement
- gravityMutual mass attraction
standing · sedentary · circulation · perfusion · congestion · dependent · muscle pump
Carrying developing offspring
- obesityExcess body fat condition
- hereditaryPassed through generations
- agingGrowing older over time
- hormonalRelating to body's chemical messengers
sedentary · occupation · genetics · family history · female · constipation · heavy lifting · crossed legs
sclerotherapy
Injection to collapse vessels
- compression stockingsGraduated-pressure leg garments
- ligationSurgical binding of vessels
- elevationHeight above reference point
support hose · interventional · outpatient · minimally invasive · recovery
saphenous
Of a leg vein
- spider veinsSmall dilated blood vessels
- tributariesStreams joining larger rivers
- perforatorsTools that make holes
valves · incompetence · tortuous · dilated · bulging · superficial · deep veins · ropy · knotted · prominent
aching
Experiencing dull pain
- throbbingRhythmic painful pulsing
- heavinessState of being weighty
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
cramping · burning · itching · restless legs · tenderness · discomfort · soreness · tired legs · swelling · edema
blood pooling
Fluid collecting in tissues
- stasisState of inactivity
- backflowLiquid reversing course
- blood pressureCirculatory force measurement
gravity · standing · sedentary · circulation · perfusion · congestion · dependent · muscle pump
pregnancy
Carrying developing offspring
- obesityExcess body fat condition
- hereditaryPassed through generations
- agingGrowing older over time
hormonal · sedentary · occupation · genetics · family history · female · constipation · heavy lifting · crossed legs