How do I distinguish varicose veins from other conditions?

FAQ – How do I distinguish varicose veins from other conditions? – video 37 seconds

Varicose veins are the veins that stick out; people often describe them as lumpy. In some patients they even look like snakes running up and down the legs. There are other vein conditions which are where the veins are flat they don’t stick out from the skin and are often described as spider veins or reticular veins. These are treated by microsclerotherapy.