Varicose Veins Symptoms

Varicose veins symptoms...

Although some people would naturally think varicose veins have symptoms, the truth is that they don't, except for the actual unsightly veins themselves.

However, sometimes there are symptoms, which usually fall into one of these categories:

• painful sensation in the legs (or aches and heavy feeling in the legs)
• ankle swelling
• discolored skin near ankles (often brownish in appearance)

So, what are the causes of spider veins? (Spider veins are another name for varicose veins, but usually refer to more superficial ones).

For the most part, it's a hereditary condition.

However, other factors can influence if you develop spider veins, such as obesity and pregnancy (afterwards, some women develop varicose veins).

Certain vitamins can help with this condition, in particular vitamin K, which is often used in products that help alleviate varicose veins.

One of the best of these spider vein products is K-Derma by Herbal Sensations, which has shown promising results in helping to reduce ugly varicose veins. Click here to learn more about K-Derma.