What are the signs and symptoms of venous disease?
Visible signs may include spider veins, varicose veins, venous ulcers and leg swelling. Spider veins are small red, blue, or purple veins on the surface of the skin. Varicose veins are larger distended superficial veins. Common physical symptoms are leg pain, fatigue, heaviness, aching, burning, throbbing, itching, and cramping. More advanced symptoms include leg swelling, skin discoloration and skin ulceration.