Varicose veins:
- Dull pain
- No pain during rest or early in the morning
- Exacerbated after prolonged standing
Deep Vein Thrombosis:
- Post-operative.
- Immobility due to other illness.
- Leg pain.
- Leg swelling.
Superficial thrombophlebitis:
- Inflammation & thrombosis of previously normal superficial vein.
- Pain, redness and cord like vein
Venous ulcer:
- Previous DVT , Varicose Veins
- Location: Above medial (70%) or lateral malleolus
Chronic venous insufficiency:
- Post DVT or venous reflux (Varicose Veins).
- Aching pain on exertion.
- Bursting feeling on walking.
- Leg swelling.
- Eczema , ulceration.
History of risk factors
- Female
- Increased age
- Previous thromboembolism
- Malignancy
- Trauma
- Obesity
- Pregnancy
- Post-operative state
- Prolonged recumbency
- Remaining history as any other patient
- Family history of varicose veins
- Use of contraceptive pills