How to know if i am getting varicose veins?

2 ways: Signs and symptoms signs - tortuous raised vessels under the skin. True varicosities have been described as looking like "snakes under the skin." symptoms - heaviness, aching, fatigue of the legs which worsens with standing, ankle swelling, pain over the abnormal veins almost any physician can diagnose the presence of varicosities. See a phlebologist or other vein specialist for treatment.

Varicose veins: Bulging veins. Swelling of the legs and pain are the most common signs and symptoms.

Take a look: If you have visible veins in the leg that are irregular in their size, shape, appearance, and course, you likely have varicose veins. Early on, you probably aren't going to have much in the way of symptoms but early symptoms include fatigue and heaviness that worsens as the days goes on and improves if you get off your feet.

See Vein Specialist: Varicose veins are a result of malfunctioning valves usually in the saphenous system. The first step in treatment would be to obtain a venous reflux ultrasound to make the diagnosis and help plan treatment which could be laser or radiofreqency closure of the valves usually with microphlebectomies and possible sclerotherapy or ultrasound directed sclerotherapy. You should see a vein specialist.