Symptoms and Complications
Having many visible varicose veins doesn't mean you will be in a lot of pain. You can have a spider-web of raised veins over most of your leg that doesn't hurt a bit. Or you might have only one vein that still manages to cause a lot of discomfort.
People most often experience aching, cramping at night, swelling and a feeling of fullness in the legs. These symptoms become worse before menstruation or after standing for a long time.
Most people with varicose veins don't suffer from complications. There is some chance of developing ulcerations around the affected veins, or of the vein hemorrhaging (bleeding inside), especially in older people whose skin has become very thin. Eczema and discolored skin in the area around the affected veins can also occur.