Popping varicose veins

For many, they are simply a cosmetic concern while for others, they are a source of pain and discomfort and may lead to life-threatening problems when they throw clots, writes Dr BRIGID MONDA.

A varicose vein is an elongated, tortuous vein with incompetent valves that often bulge, throb, feel heavy and can be uncomfortable. Varicose veins are most often seen in the back of the calves or the inside of the legs between the groin and the ankle but they may also be hidden in the deeper calf muscles of the legs.