{"id":3168,"date":"2026-01-08T04:55:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T04:55:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ciives.in\/old\/?p=3168"},"modified":"2026-03-31T11:14:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T11:14:44","slug":"symptoms-of-varicose-veins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ciives.in\/old\/varicose-veins\/symptoms-of-varicose-veins\/","title":{"rendered":"Symptoms of Varicose Veins"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3168\" class=\"elementor elementor-3168\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89a9f5a e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"89a9f5a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef5deba elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"ef5deba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2500\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2500\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Table of Contents <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2500\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2abf9b e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a2abf9b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6f9bc0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"a6f9bc0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"max-width:100%; line-height:1.6;\">\r\n\t<ul style=\"list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0;\">\r\n\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t<h2 style=\"font-size:20px; font-weight:400; margin:10px 0;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#SSVVa1\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:#000;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.color='#90CD4E'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.color='#000'\"> 1. Snapshot <\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t<h2 style=\"font-size:20px; font-weight:400; margin:10px 0;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#SSVVa2\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:#000;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.color='#90CD4E'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.color='#000'\"> 2. What are Varicose Veins? <\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t<h2 style=\"font-size:20px; font-weight:400; margin:10px 0;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#SSVVa3\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:#000;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.color='#90CD4E'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.color='#000'\"> 3. Varicose Veins Symptoms<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t<ul style=\"list-style:none; padding-left:15px; margin:0;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"font-size:18px; font-weight:400; margin:8px 0;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#SSVVa3.1\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:#000;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.color='#90CD4E'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.color='#000'\"> 3.1 Spider Veins<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"font-size:18px; font-weight:400; margin:8px 0;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#SSVVa3.2\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:#000;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.color='#90CD4E'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.color='#000'\"> 3.2 Visible Twisted or Bulging Veins<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"font-size:18px; font-weight:400; margin:8px 0;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#SSVVa3.3\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:#000;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.color='#90CD4E'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.color='#000'\"> 3.3  Leg Heaviness or Aching <\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"font-size:18px; font-weight:400; margin:8px 0;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#SSVVa3.4\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:#000;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.color='#90CD4E'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.color='#000'\"> 3.4  Swelling in the Lower Leg <\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"font-size:18px; font-weight:400; margin:8px 0;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#SSVVa3.55\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:#000;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.color='#90CD4E'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.color='#000'\"> 3.5  Itching or Burning Sensation Around Affected Veins<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"font-size:18px; font-weight:400; margin:8px 0;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#SSVVa3.6\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:#000;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.color='#90CD4E'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.color='#000'\"> 3.6  Discolouration or Skin Thickening <\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\r\n\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t<h2 style=\"font-size:20px; font-weight:400; margin:10px 0;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#SSVVa4\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:#000;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.color='#90CD4E'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.color='#000'\"> 4.  Night Cramps or Throbbing Pain<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t<h2 style=\"font-size:20px; font-weight:400; margin:10px 0;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#SSVVa5\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:#000;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.color='#90CD4E'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.color='#000'\"> 5.  What Are the Symptoms of Varicose Veins in the Testicles? <\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t<h2 style=\"font-size:20px; font-weight:400; margin:10px 0;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#SSVVa6\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:#000;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.color='#90CD4E'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.color='#000'\"> 6. What Happens if a Varicocele Is Left Untreated? <\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t<h2 style=\"font-size:20px; font-weight:400; margin:10px 0;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#SSVVa7\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:#000;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.color='#90CD4E'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.color='#000'\"> 7. How Are Varicose Veins Diagnosed?<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t<h2 style=\"font-size:20px; font-weight:400; margin:10px 0;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#SSVVa8\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:#000;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.color='#90CD4E'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.color='#000'\">8. Treatment for Varicose Veins <\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t<h2 style=\"font-size:20px; font-weight:400; margin:10px 0;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#SSVVa9\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:#000;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.color='#90CD4E'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.color='#000'\">9.  Take Home Message <\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t<h2 style=\"font-size:20px; font-weight:400; margin:10px 0;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#SSVVa10\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:#000;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.color='#90CD4E'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.color='#000'\"> 10. FAQs <\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t<ul style=\"list-style:none; padding-left:15px; margin:0;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"font-size:18px; font-weight:400; margin:8px 0;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#SSVVa10.1\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:#000;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.color='#90CD4E'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.color='#000'\"> 10.1 What Are the First Warning Signs of Varicose Veins?<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"font-size:18px; font-weight:400; margin:8px 0;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#SSVVa10.2\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:#000;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.color='#90CD4E'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.color='#000'\"> 10.2 How Can I Get Immediate Relief From Varicose Vein Pain? <\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"font-size:18px; font-weight:400; margin:8px 0;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#SSVVa10.3\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:#000;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.color='#90CD4E'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.color='#000'\"> 10.3 Do Varicose Veins Return After Treatment? <\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\r\n\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7c6aa5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a7c6aa5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"SSVVa1\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Snapshot<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce3e9cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ce3e9cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>How they appear:<\/b>\u00a0Enlarged, bulging and twisted veins are often visible on the legs, thighs or ankles, showing a bluish or purplish hue.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>What you may feel:<\/b>\u00a0A dull ache, heaviness or throbbing in the legs, especially after standing or sitting for long periods.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Warning sensations:<\/b>\u00a0Itching, burning or night cramps that worsen with fatigue or humid weather.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Skin changes:<\/b>\u00a0Discolouration, dryness or thickening around affected veins, which may signal advanced venous disease.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>When to act:<\/b>\u00a0Persistent swelling, tenderness or sores around the ankles may indicate chronic venous insufficiency and need medical evaluation.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7df6bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b7df6bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Varicose veins symptoms don\u2019t always present with pain; they often begin as subtle signs like leg heaviness, itching or visible bluish veins.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9e3591 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e9e3591\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This guide explains how to recognise early and advanced symptoms and when to consult a vascular specialist for timely diagnosis and care.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-944cb26 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"944cb26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"SSVVa2\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are Varicose Veins?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d152529 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d152529\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When vein valves fail, blood flows backwards and pools in the veins. Over time, this causes the vein walls to stretch, making them varicosed: twisted and swollen.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0734c36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0734c36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"SSVVa3\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Varicose Veins Symptoms \n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a97520f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a97520f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/4722-varicose-veins#:~:text=symptoms%20of%20varicose%20veins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">symptoms of varicose veins<\/a>\u00a0can vary depending on:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Degree of vein damage<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Efficiency of circulation<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Lifestyle factors.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><p>The symptoms begin with\u00a0<strong>discomfort or spidery veins<\/strong>\u00a0appearing on the leg and lead to bulging veins and even nonhealing venous ulcers as the disease progresses.<\/p><p>While\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ciives.in\/old\/varicose-veins\/\">varicose veins<\/a>\u00a0are not a disease in themselves, they are a sign that indicates chronic venous disease (CVD), a condition where veins become inefficient.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8ee033 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b8ee033\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"SSVVa3.1\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Spider Veins \n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45876a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"45876a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Spider veins are fine, web-like, bluish or purple veins that appear near the surface of the skin, especially on the thighs and calves.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><p>They may also be seen around frank varicose veins and indicate early-stage venous insufficiency. Although usually painless, their presence suggests increased pressure in nearby veins.\u00a0<\/p><p>If you have spider veins, exercise regularly, avoid prolonged sitting or standing and flex your feet and ankles to boost circulation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8918f12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8918f12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"SSVVa3.2\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Visible Twisted or Bulging Veins\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fdfb72d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fdfb72d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>These are the enlarged, rope-like, bluish or purplish veins and are called varicose veins. They stand out beneath the skin.\u00a0<\/p><p>They are caused by blood pooling in the deep leg veins due to valve incompetence, typically worsening after prolonged standing or walking.\u00a0<\/p><p>Early lifestyle changes, like regular walking, leg elevation, and compression therapy, can help slow progression and relieve discomfort.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31363b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"31363b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/ciives.in\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/16-1024x768.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3173\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ciives.in\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/16-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/ciives.in\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/16-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/ciives.in\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/16-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/ciives.in\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/16.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03b94b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"03b94b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"SSVVa3.3\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Leg Heaviness or Aching\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22041db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"22041db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Often, the first varicose vein symptom in most patients is a dull, heavy or aching sensation in the legs. This occurs when blood stagnates in the lower limbs, increasing venous pressure.\u00a0<\/p><p>The discomfort often intensifies after long hours of standing or sitting and\u00a0<b>improves<\/b>\u00a0when the\u00a0<b>legs are elevated<\/b>\u00a0or supported with\u00a0<b>compression stockings<\/b>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1a45aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e1a45aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"SSVVa3.4\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Swelling in the Lower Leg\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-900bbda elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"900bbda\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When the veins cannot effectively return blood to the heart, fluid leaks into surrounding tissues, leading to swelling (edema) in the feet, ankles or calves.\u00a0<\/p><p>Swelling often worsens toward the\u00a0<b>evening or during hot &amp; humid weather<\/b>\u00a0and may be an early sign of chronic venous insufficiency.\u00a0<\/p><p>Persistent swelling warrants medical evaluation to prevent skin changes or ulceration.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12f4904 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"12f4904\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"SSVVa3.55\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Itching or Burning Sensation Around Affected Veins\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e5ddc8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8e5ddc8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Poor circulation and inflammation can cause itching, burning or irritation around varicose veins. This symptom occurs because trapped blood increases skin sensitivity and dryness.\u00a0<\/p><p>Repeated scratching can lead to minor wounds, infections or even stasis dermatitis, a common skin complication of venous disease<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5864e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c5864e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"SSVVa3.6\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">6. Discolouration or Skin Thickening\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fe2c0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7fe2c0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In long-standing varicose veins, chronic venous hypertension causes blood to leak out of the small vessels into the surrounding tissues. The red blood cells break down, releasing iron that deposits in the skin as\u00a0<b>hemosiderin<\/b>, leading to reddish-brown or bluish discolouration, most commonly near the ankles.\u00a0<\/p><p>Over time, ongoing inflammation and fibrosis can lead to<b>\u00a0lipodermatosclerosis<\/b>, characterised by the\u00a0<b>skin becoming hard, thickened, and tender<\/b>, often resulting in an<b>\u00a0\u201cinverted champagne bottle\u201d\u00a0<\/b>appearance on the lower leg.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d57696 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8d57696\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"484\" height=\"874\" src=\"https:\/\/ciives.in\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bleeding-Varicose-veins.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3176\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ciives.in\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bleeding-Varicose-veins.jpg 484w, https:\/\/ciives.in\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bleeding-Varicose-veins-166x300.jpg 166w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 484px) 100vw, 484px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8122f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a8122f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>These changes indicate an advanced stage and increase the risk of developing venous ulcers if not managed early.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e0a57a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2e0a57a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"SSVVa4\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Night Cramps or Throbbing Pain \n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7098604 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7098604\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Many people with varicose veins experience night-time leg cramps, throbbing, or a restless sensation, especially after long periods of standing or sitting.\u00a0<\/p><p>Since varicose veins affect the return of blood to the heart, waste products like carbon dioxide and\u00a0<b>metabolic toxins<\/b>\u00a0<b>may accumulate<\/b>\u00a0in the leg muscles.\u00a0<\/p><p>This build-up can irritate tissues and trigger painful spasms. Gentle exercise, leg massage or elevating the legs before bed can help relieve these varicose vein symptoms.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94ec2fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"94ec2fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"SSVVa5\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Are the Symptoms of Varicose Veins in the Testicles? \n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da14b61 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"da14b61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When varicose veins affect the scrotum, the condition is known as a\u00a0<b>varicocele<\/b>. It results from\u00a0<b>enlarged veins within the spermatic cord<\/b>, similar to varicose veins in the legs.<\/p><p><b>Typical varicocele symptoms include:<\/b><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">A dull, aching pain or\u00a0<b>heaviness in the scrotum<\/b>, often worsening after standing or physical exertion.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">A visible or palpable\u00a0<b>\u201cbag of worms\u201d texture<\/b>\u00a0on the affected scrotum.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Mild swelling or\u00a0<b>discomfort<\/b>\u00a0that improves when lying down.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bed040 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7bed040\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"SSVVa6\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Happens if a Varicocele Is Left Untreated?  \n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aae69d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aae69d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Untreated\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ciives.in\/old\/varicocele\/\">varicocele<\/a>\u00a0may cause testicular shrinkage (atrophy) and reduced sperm quality, potentially<b>\u00a0affecting male fertility<\/b>. Chronic discomfort or pain may persist.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e96b94c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e96b94c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/ciives.in\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Varicocele-1024x683.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3174\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ciives.in\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Varicocele-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/ciives.in\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Varicocele-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/ciives.in\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Varicocele-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/ciives.in\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Varicocele.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd93756 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dd93756\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent long-term reproductive complications.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1dc664a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1dc664a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"SSVVa7\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Are Varicose Veins Diagnosed? \n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e036513 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e036513\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Diagnosis begins with a clinical examination by a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ciives.in\/old\/who-are-vascular-surgeons\/\">vascular surgeon<\/a>, who evaluates visible veins, skin changes and swelling.<\/p><p>A\u00a0<b>Doppler ultrasound<\/b>\u00a0is then used to assess blood flow and valve function. It provides detailed imaging to detect reflux or deep vein involvement.\u00a0<\/p><p>These diagnostic tools help determine the severity and treatment approach for each patient.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d04877 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6d04877\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"SSVVa8\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Treatment for Varicose Veins \n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8cad760 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8cad760\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Treatment options depend on the severity of varicose vein symptoms, the extent of vein damage and patient preference.<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Compression therapy:<\/b>\u00a0Wearing graduated compression stockings improves blood return, relieves pain and reduces swelling.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sclerotherapy:<\/b>\u00a0A solution is injected into small veins to seal them off and redirect blood flow to healthy veins.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Endovenous laser or radiofrequency ablation:<\/b>\u00a0Minimally invasive procedures that seal faulty veins using heat energy.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ambulatory phlebectomy or vein stripping:<\/b>\u00a0Surgical options for large or complex varicose veins.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lifestyle measures:<\/b>\u00a0Regular walking, maintaining a healthy weight, elevating the legs and avoiding long periods of inactivity all support vein health.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><p>Consulting a qualified vascular specialist ensures a personalised and safe treatment plan for long-term relief.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f89353 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8f89353\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"SSVVa9\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Take Home Message  \n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04c6236 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"04c6236\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/varicose-veins\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20350643\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Varicose vein symptoms<\/a>\u00a0range from visible, twisted veins to discomfort, swelling, itching, and skin changes. While often perceived as cosmetic, they indicate underlying venous insufficiency that can worsen over time. Early diagnosis and timely treatment help relieve symptoms, prevent complications and restore confidence in daily activities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c88008a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c88008a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"SSVVa10\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs \n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5acb7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"c5acb7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2070\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2070\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What Are the First Warning Signs of Varicose Veins?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2070\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc4f38f e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cc4f38f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61025f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"61025f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"SSVVa10.1\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Early signs often include spidery veins or telangiectasias. These are bluish or purple veins that appear just under the skin.\u00a0<\/p><p>Some people experience a heavy or dull aching sensation after prolonged standing or sitting with\/without mild swelling around the ankles.<\/p><p>These symptoms progress gradually as vein valves weaken, leading to visible varicosities over time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2071\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2071\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How Can I Get Immediate Relief From Varicose Vein Pain?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2071\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fb6567 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7fb6567\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2071\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4929d49 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4929d49\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29931cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"29931cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"SSVVa10.2\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Elevate your legs above heart level for 15\u201320 minutes to reduce pressure and swelling. Wearing compression stockings throughout the day helps improve circulation and relieve discomfort. Short walking breaks, gentle stretching and avoiding sitting or standing for long hours can also help ease symptoms and prevent worsening.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2072\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2072\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do Varicose Veins Return After Treatment?   <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2072\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36c88c3 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"36c88c3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2072\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c9399e e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3c9399e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94f946d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"94f946d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"SSVVa10.3\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f4b2e6 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content\" data-id=\"9f4b2e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-content.default\"><p>Treated veins do not reappear, but\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=O1Lf2tf_ypY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">new varicose veins can form<\/a>\u00a0if the underlying causes such as poor circulation, inactivity or excess body weight, are not managed. 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