VARICOSE VEINS
Varicose veins are veins that have become enlarged and twisted. The term commonly refers to the veins on the leg, although varicose veins can occur elsewhere. Veins have pairs of leaflet valves to prevent blood from flowing backwards. Leg muscles pump the veins to return blood to the heart (the skeletal-muscle pump), against the effects of gravity. When veins become varicose, the leaflets of the valves no longer meet properly.
Varicose veins are most common in the superficial veins of the legs, which are subject to high pressure when standing.
A physical examination is done on the patient by a qualified doctor to decide whether or not a patient has varicose veins. The patient will be asked to stand while the doctor checks for signs of swelling.
The doctor will recommend to have below diagnostic test if required:
