Other contributing factors can include pregnancy, illness, injury and being overweight. You may have symptoms even before varicose veins appear. Prolonged sitting or standing tends to make your legs feel worse. Bulging varicose veins are often accompanied by itching around the vein. Both acute conditions require urgent medical attention.
Ulcers represent a severe form of vascular disease and require immediate attention.
Get your legs moving. Walking is a great way to encourage blood circulation in your legs. Your doctor can recommend an appropriate activity level for you. Control your weight. Shedding excess pounds takes unnecessary pressure off your veins.