Varicose veins affects more than 1 in 5 persons. Dr Shital Raval explains what varicose veins are, the causes and risk factors, the tests for diagnosis, the treatment and self management for varicose veins.
What are varicose veins?
The venous system of the leg consists of 3 types of veins:
1. Superficial: long and short saphenous veins. These are principal veins near the surface of the legs.
2. Deep: veins that supply the muscles of the leg
3. Perforators: veins that connect the deep…