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AM I AT RISK?
If you answer "yes" to any of the following screening questions, you may benefit from an assessment for venous disease.
HISTORY AND RISK FACTORS
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Do you have a family member that has had varicose veins, bulging veins, or spider veins?
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Have you ever had varicose veins, bulging veins, or spider veins?
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Have you had any treatments or procedures for vein problems?
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Do you sit or stand for long periods of time, such as at work?
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Do you do a lot of heavy lifting?
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Have you ever had a DVT (Deep vein Thrombosis)/blood clot in your leg?
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Are you overweight?
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For females: Have you ever been pregnant? Are you experiencing menopause?
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Are you on hormone replacement therapy or birth control medications?
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
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Do your legs feel "heavy"?
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Do you have any leg pain, aching, or cramping?
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Are your legs restless, especially at night?
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Do you have any leg or ankle swelling, especially at the end of the day?
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Do your legs feel tired at the end of the day?
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Do you have any burning or itching of the skin on your legs?
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Do you have any skin discoloration or texture changes in the lower leg/ankle areas?
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Do you have rashes on your lower legs resembling eczema?
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Do you have visible varicose veins (large, bulging veins)?
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Do you have visible spider veins (smaller, thin, branching superficial veins)?
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Do you have any open wounds or sores on your lower legs?​