Q Blue veins show on my calves and by evening my legs feel heavy and tingle. Could this be varicose veins?
A Prominent veins with evening heaviness, tingling and cramps suggest the valves in the veins are not working well. Relief when the legs are raised and worsening with long standing are characteristic. Because diagnosis and grading need an ultrasound, we recommend that assessment first.
Detailed Answer
Veins have valves that stop blood flowing backwards. When that function declines, blood and fluid pool below and swelling, heaviness and night cramps repeat. Left for years the skin can discolour or become eczema-like, so it is worth having the severity checked.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
If testing shows surgery is not required, Korean medicine care helps by lifting the stagnant circulation and reducing heaviness and cramps. We set up compression and calf exercise alongside it. We say plainly that it does not reverse the structure of the valves themselves.
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