Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are enlarged veins (blood vessels) close to the skin's surface. Any vein may become varicose, but the veins most commonly affected are those in the legs and feet, mainly due to standing and walking, which increases the pressure in the veins in the lower body.

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Reviewed August 2011

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Title:	Wearing stockings to provide compression for the treatment of varicose veins
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:	Evidence from randomised controlled trials is not sufficient to determine if compression stockings as the only and initial treatment are effective in managing and treating varicose veins in the early stages. Varicose veins are widened veins that twist a...
Date:	May 2011

Title:	Wounds - lower leg ulcers
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Wounds on the lower leg in older people are often caused by problems with veins or arteries. Other causes may include skin cancer, dermatological conditions, some immune system problems and trauma. Sometimes wounds on the lower leg are referred to as leg ulcers. Always consult a doctor if a leg would is slow to heal.
Date:	Apr 2011

Title:	Sclerotherapy - varicose and spider veins
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Sclerotherapy involves injecting a solution into defective veins. These veins may appear on the legs or may be hidden. The blood vessels are red or bluish in colour and are a common problem, particularly for women. Sclerotherapy is not just a cosmetic procedure as vein disease can cause many health problems.
Date:	Nov 2010

Title:	Pentoxifylline for treating venous leg ulcers.
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:	Venous leg ulcers are a common, recurring and disabling condition. The mainstay of treatment is the use of firm compression bandages or stockings to support the veins of the leg. Some leg ulcers take many months or years to heal and treatment is aimed a...
Date:	Nov 2010

Title:	Varicose vein surgery
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Varicose veins are knobbly, twisted and darkish-blue in appearance. They are most commonly found on the legs. They are caused by faulty valves within veins that allow blood to pool. Treatment options include sclerotherapy and surgery.
Date:	Apr 2011

Title:	Sclerotherapy - myDr.com.au
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Sclerotherapy is a useful treatment for unwanted, visible spider veins and varicose veins.
Date:	Feb 2010

Title:	Varicose veins and support stockings - myDr.com.au
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Varicose veins are enlarged, prominent veins usually found on the legs. Find out about support stockings and how they can help reduce the risk of DVT in people with varicose veins.
Date:	Feb 2010

Title:	Use of a tourniquet during surgery for varicose veins
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:	Varicose veins are obvious, dilated veins just under the skin. In normal veins the valves make sure blood only moves in one direction. The valves in varicose veins are faulty, allowing blood to pool and the veins to enlarge. This can cause aching legs, ...
Date:	Nov 2008

Title:	Varicose veins - myDr.com.au
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Varicose veins (twisted, swollen veins) in the legs are a common problem. Find out about the causes, symptoms and treatment for varicose veins.
Date:	Jun 2008

Title:	Compression stocking to prevent Venous Leg Ulcers returning
Publisher:	NSW Health
Description:	Venous leg ulcers are caused by your veins not working properly to bring the blood from your legs back to your heart. This condition leads to increased swelling in your lower legs, which causes ulcers to form. To help your veins return your blood back to your heart and reduce this swelling, you must wear a compression stocking to prevent the ulcer returning.
Date:	Jul 2007

Title:	Injection sclerotherapy for varicose veins
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:	Varicose veins are enlarged, visibly lumpy knotted veins, usually in the legs. They can cause pain, burning discomfort, aching and itching as well as generalised aching, heaviness or swelling in the legs, cramps at night and restless leg syndrome. There...
Date:	Oct 2006

Title:	Dressings for healing venous leg ulcers
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:	There are many kinds of dressings used for the treatment of venous ulcers, usually beneath compression bandages. There was no evidence of additional benefit associated with wound dressings other than simple dressings when used beneath compression. There...
Date:	May 2006

Title:	Support stockings - myDr.com.au
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Support stockings help with tired, aching and swollen legs as well as varicose veins and leg ulcers.
Date:	Jul 2001

Title:	Compression hosiery (stockings) for preventing venous leg ulcers returning
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:	Venous leg ulcers (open sores) can be caused by a blockage or breakdown in the veins of the legs. Compression, using bandages or hosiery (stockings), can help heal most of these ulcers, and might be able to prevent ulcers returning. However, the review ...
Date:	Aug 2000

Title:	Varicose veins : who gets them and why?
Publisher:	Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:	Explains the causes of varicose veins, what the risk factors are and what treatment is available.
Date:	Apr 1998

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