# 6. Varicose Veins: Symptoms, Causes and When to See a Specialist in Thane **SEO title:** Varicose Veins Symptoms and Treatment | Specialist in Thane West **Meta description:** Understand varicose vein symptoms, risk factors and treatment options. Consult a qualified specialist at Aayush Multispecialty Hospital, Thane West. Call 8691033033. **URL slug:** varicose-veins-symptoms-treatment-thane ## Varicose Veins Symptoms and Treatment: When to Seek Medical Advice in Thane West Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins that commonly appear in the legs. They develop when vein valves do not work effectively, allowing blood to pool in the veins. **Common presentations:** - Visible varicose veins: Enlarged, twisted veins under the skin. - Spider veins: Smaller, visible blood vessels close to the skin. - Complicated varicose veins: Veins associated with skin changes, ulcers or bleeding. **Symptoms to watch for:** Aching legs, heaviness, swelling around the ankles, itching and veins that become more noticeable after prolonged standing. **Why not wait?** Advanced vein disease can cause skin changes and ulcers. Sudden swelling or pain in one leg, chest pain or breathlessness may indicate a blood clot or another emergency and needs immediate assessment. Consult a qualified vascular specialist or surgeon at Aayush Multispecialty Hospital, Panch Pakhdi, Thane West. Open 24 hours. Book a consultation today. **What increases the risk of varicose veins?** Family history, ageing, pregnancy, prolonged standing and excess body weight can increase the risk. **What happens at the consultation?** The specialist examines your legs and may recommend a venous Doppler ultrasound. Treatment may include compression when appropriate, lifestyle measures, minimally invasive vein procedures or surgery, depending on the findings. **Related reading:** Varicose Veins vs Spider Veins, Recovery After Varicose Vein Treatment, Preventing Complications of Vein Disease Aayush Multispecialty Hospital 1st Floor, Marigold Apartment, Almeda Road, Panch Pakhdi, Thane West 400602 Open 24 hours. Call or WhatsApp 8691033033.