Vein assessment
Varicose veins are enlarged superficial veins that can cause aching, heaviness, swelling, itching, skin irritation, or visible bulging veins. Some people seek help because symptoms affect work, exercise, sleep, or confidence.
Assessment commonly includes examination and duplex ultrasound to identify which veins are not working normally. This helps separate cosmetic surface veins from medically significant reflux and helps guide whether compression, surveillance, injection treatment, endovenous treatment, or surgery might be considered.
Treatment aims to improve symptoms and reduce selected vein-related complications where appropriate. A wide range of management options will be discussed, including conservative management, compression garments, or invasive treatments like sclerotherapy, thermal ablation, and open surgery. No treatment can guarantee that veins will never recur, and suitability depends on anatomy, symptoms, medical history, and ultrasound findings.
Questions
No. Some veins can be managed with observation, compression, activity changes, or skin care. Treatment is considered when symptoms, complications, anatomy, and patient goals support it.
Yes. Duplex ultrasound helps map vein reflux and identify anatomy that cannot be reliably assessed by appearance alone.
Next step
Share the clinical question, relevant history, and any previous imaging so the next step can be planned appropriately.
