SC Varicose Veins Varicose Veins Chapter 12. Skin Conditions Varicose veins are swollen and twisted veins that look blue and are close to the surface of the skin. They are unsightly and uncomfortable.
Veins bulge and feel heavy.
The legs and feet can swell. The skin can itch. Varicose veins may occur in almost any part of the body. They are most often seen in the back of the calf or on the inside of the leg between the groin and the ankle. Often wearing clothing that is tight around the upper thighs Body positions that restrict lower leg blood flow for long periods of time.