What is varicose veins of legs?
Varicose veins are enlarged veins that are swollen and raised above the surface of the skin. They can be dark purple or blue, and look twisted and bulging. Varicose veins are commonly found on the backs of the calves or on the inside of the leg.
How do members experience varicose veins of legs?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with varicose veins of legs*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for varicose veins of legs*
*Data from patients with varicose veins of legs, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with varicose veins of legs*
*Data from patients with varicose veins of legs, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has varicose veins of legs on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 10 | |
| 30s | 31 | |
| 40s | 55 | |
| 50s | 88 | |
| 60s | 100 | |
| 70+ | 61 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 86 | |
| Female | 247 |
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