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Women in Bodysuit

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

 

  • Do you have a family member that has had varicose veins, bulging veins, or spider veins?

  • Have you ever had varicose veins, bulging veins, or spider veins?

  • Have you had any treatments or procedures for vein problems?

  • Do you sit or stand for long periods of time, such as at work?

  • Do you do a lot of heavy lifting?

  • Have you ever had a DVT (Deep vein Thrombosis)/blood clot in your leg?

  • Are you overweight?

  • For females: Have you ever been pregnant? Are you experiencing menopause?

  • Are you on hormone replacement therapy or birth control medications?

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

  • Do your legs feel "heavy"?

  • Do you have any leg pain, aching, or cramping?

  • Are your legs restless, especially at night?

  • Do you have any leg or ankle swelling, especially at the end of the day?

  • Do your legs feel tired at the end of the day?

  • Do you have any burning or itching of the skin on your legs?

  • Do you have any skin discoloration or texture changes in the lower leg/ankle areas?

  • Do you have rashes on your lower legs resembling eczema?

  • Do you have visible varicose veins (large, bulging veins)?

  • Do you have visible spider veins (smaller, thin, branching superficial veins)?

  • Do you have any open wounds or sores on your lower legs?​

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