Superficial venous disease causing a permanent dilatation and tortuosity of superficial veins ≥3 mm in diameter usually occurring in the legs and feet; caused by systemic weakness in...
Symptoms range from minor annoyance/cosmetic problem to a lifestyle-limiting problem (1).
Localized symptoms: pain, burning, itching
Generalized symptoms
Leg muscular cramp, aching
Leg ...
Indications for treatment include pain, aching, soreness, heaviness, fatigue, burning, edema, stasis dermatitis, recurrent superficial phlebitis or ulceration.
Conventional wisdom suggests co...
No special diet
Weight-loss diet is recommended if obesity is a problem.
Avoid long periods of standing and crossing legs when sitting.
Exercise (walking, running) regul...
I83.90 Asymptomatic varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity
I83.009 Varicose veins of unsp lower extremity w ulcer of unsp site
I83.10 Varicose veins of unsp lower extremity with inflam...
Once considered the gold-standard treatment, now minimally invasive outpatient procedures are preferred.
RFA and EVLA have been demonstrated to be superior to open surgical techniques f...
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