What are 'varicose veins'?

What are 'varicose veins'?

Kenneth W. Chin (M.D., F.A.C.R.) gives expert video advice on: What is 'endovenous ablation of varicose veins'?; What are the benefits of endovenous ablation of vericose veins?; What are the risks of endovenous ablation of vericose veins? and more...

Vericose veins are large veins that sometimes take a very curvy course, usually seen in the mid or lower leg. They can cause pain. They can cause heavy sensations within legs, or they can simply look ugly. These veins are developed largely because of abnormalities of the veins higher up, which lead to an increase in vein pressure.