Signs and Symptoms
During the intial stages of varicose veins, patients usually have mild symptoms, which are experienced more toward the end of the day. The onset of symptoms is often very subtle, so much so that many people forget how their legs felt before they had problems. As the condition worsens, symptoms become more noticeable.
The intial signs and symptoms may include:
- Aching
- Burning or numbness
- Cramping or 'Charlie horse'
- Heaviness
- Itching
- Leg pain
- Restlessness in legs
- Tiredness
- Swelling in feet ankles and calves
Left untreated, may result in skin discoloration, bleeding veins, sores that heal poorly, and blood clots.
Over time, the symptoms will worsen and could result in skin discoloration, sores, blood clots, frequent skin infections, and bleeding.