Although varicose veins may be obviously seen, sometimes the disease is hidden within the legs with no visual clues being present!<\/p>\n

Although discomfort in the legs can be due to various medical problems, varicose veins is a significant contributor.<\/p>\n

It can often be difficult to differentiate what is causing the discomfort in the legs.<\/p>\n

Common symptoms of varicose veins in the legs include:<\/p>\n

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• Discomfort in the legs.<\/li>\n
• Aching pain that may get worse after sitting or standing for a long time<\/li>\n
• Throbbing or cramping<\/li>\n
• Heaviness in the legs<\/li>\n
• Burning sensation in the calf<\/li>\n
• Itchiness in the legs.<\/li>\n
• Tiredness in the legs<\/li>\n
• Leg or ankle swelling<\/li>\n
• Rash that\u2019s often itchy<\/li>\n
• Darkening of the skin (in severe cases)<\/li>\n
• Restless legs<\/li>\n
• If you have one or more of the above symptoms, then you may well have venous disease within the legs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  If you are unsure or concerned, then a duplex venous ultrasound could be performed in order to exclude this as a possibility.<\/p>\n

  If you have a varicosity that has bled or is bleeding, superficial thrombophlebitis or deep vein thrombosis as described immediately below, this is far more serious and warrants urgent attention.<\/p>\n

  More serious manifestations of venous disease include:<\/p>\n

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  • Skin ulcers: usually on the inner aspect of the ankle.<\/li>\n
  • The skin over the veins becomes thin and easily torn.<\/li>\n
  • Superficial thrombophlebitis which is a blood clot that forms in a vein just below the skin. This is due to sluggish flow in the vein. Symptoms include skin redness and a hard tender lump. This can be fairly painful.<\/li>\n
  • Deep vein thrombosis, which is a blood clot in a deeper vein. About 30% of superficial thrombophlebiotis leads to deep vein thrombosis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    If you have any concern, then please let us help!<\/p>\n

    Please give us a call and make an appointment.<\/p>\n

    We can discuss your particular venous issue, discuss options and create an individualised treatment plan if required. <\/strong>The venous disease that you have may well require reassurance only with no treatment required.<\/p>\n

    To make an appointment today to have your venous disease assessed by Dr Berman, please phone\u00a09561 5155<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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