Varicose Veins

By Dr.Sally Zeinatie

Clinical Features & Complications


Symptomatic:
Tortuous dilated veins
Dull aching pain
Heavy feeling in the legs
Pain
Visible enlarged veins

Thread veins


Throbbing sensation

Leg muscle cramps

Restless legs

Localized itching

Or tingling

Complications
Edema

Superficial thrombophlebitis

Deep vein thrombosis


Stasis dermatitis:

Scaly, itchy skin,

Hyperpigmentation, sores,
& ulcers


Venous eczema:

It causes dry,

Red, flaky,
&itchy skin


Venous pigmentation:


Brown staining
Of the skin
Around the ankle.

lipodermatosclerosis

Venous ulceration