What is varicose veins of legs?

Varicose veins are enlarged veins that are swollen and raised above the surface of the skin. They can be dark purple or blue, and look twisted and bulging. Varicose veins are commonly found on the backs of the calves or on the inside of the leg.

How do members experience varicose veins of legs?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with varicose veins of legs*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for varicose veins of legs*

Who has varicose veins of legs on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 12
30s 25
40s 58
50s 83
60s 84
70+ 55

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 82
Female 230