Which symptoms do varicose veins cause?

Varicose veins have more than one listed symptom. Knowing the full list helps you notice a pattern in your own legs.

The symptom list

On symptoms, www.nhlbi.nih.gov states: "Symptoms of varicose veins include: Bulging, bluish veins Itching or burning discomfort around the veins Skin color changes around the veins Swelling in the legs Aching pain in the legs A feeling of heaviness in the legs and feet Nighttime leg cramps". Some items on that list describe how the veins look, and others describe how the legs feel.

Where to read further

For more detail, my.clevelandclinic.org has guides to venous disease, varicose veins and spider veins. MedlinePlus also has a combined page on varicose veins and spider veins.

What to do with the list

Write down which of these you have, where, and when they are worse. A reader in Mokena or New Lenox Township can bring that note to a clinician and ask which symptom matters most, rather than describing everything from memory.