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What does varicose vein pain feel like in the legs?

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Dr. Jeffery Dormu answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

Varicose Veins: Varicose veins have several common symptoms. Some of them are leg pain, leg swelling, leg heaviness, leg cramping, leg restlessness and itching. Be sure to see a vascular surgeon to have your varicose veins evaluated.

Answered 2/26/2016

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Dr. John Landi answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Multiple symptoms: Varicose veins can cause many symptoms including pain, aching, swelling, cramping , heaviness, tired legs or even restless legs. When these is pain it is often times associated with a clot in the vein (superficial phlebitis). The most common symptom of varicose veins is aching of the legs. It would be prudent to see a vein specialist for a full venous evaluation with a venous ultrasound.

Answered 11/28/2017

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Lots of things: Heaviness, swelling, leg cramps, restless legs, pain, itching or tiredness. Improved with walking or leg elevation. Worse with prolonged standing or sitting or at end of the day. See a phlebologist or vein specialist. Phlebology.Org for referrals.

Answered 2/17/2019

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Dr. Joel Gotvald answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

Varies In People: It can be aching, throbbing, burning, dull pain, cramping discomfort, itching, heaviness, a pressure sensation, or a combination of these symptoms. Many patients have no symptoms at all. Others may have some ankle swelling when standing but no discomfort. I would recommend that you see a board -certified vascular surgeon who is considered an expert in evaluation & treatment of varicose veins.

Answered 5/11/2015

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Varicose vein pain: swelling, throbbing, heaviness, aching, and perhaps itching sensation around the area of the varices. Also people may experience cramping sensation in the legs at night as result of these varicosities.

Answered 6/7/2017

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