Other contributing factors can include pregnancy, illness, injury and being overweight. You may have symptoms even before varicose veins appear. Symptoms can include an achy or heavy feeling in your legs and burning, throbbing, muscle cramping and swelling in your lower legs. Prolonged sitting or standing tends to make your legs feel worse. Bulging varicose veins are often accompanied by itching around the vein.
Ulcers represent a severe form of vascular disease and require immediate attention.
In addition, any sudden leg swelling that may or may not be accompanied by pain and redness warrants urgent medical attention, as it may indicate a blood clot. Unfortunately, once varicose veins start, they don't get better on their own. Your doctor may first recommend that you wear compression stockings. Exercise Get your legs moving. Walking is a great way to encourage blood circulation in your legs.