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Varicose Veins – Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Symptoms of Varicose Veins

Varicose veins might not trigger any pain. Typical symptoms would include:

– Veins that have a blue or dark purple color

– Bulging, swollen, or twisted veins on the legs that look quite similar to cords

When painful symptoms appear, they might include:

– Swelling, muscle cramping, throbbing or burning in the lower legs

– A heavy or achy sensation in the legs

– Skin discoloration around the affected areas

– Itching veins

– Pain after an extended period of inactivity [4]