Vascular surgical society of great britain and ireland: symptoms of varicose veins

BACKGROUND: The relationships between varicose veins (VVs) and leg symptoms have not been studied. The aim of this study was to define the relationships between age, sex, leg symptoms and VVs. METHODS: An age-stratified sample of 699 men and 867 women aged 18-64 years, selected randomly from 12 general practices distributed socioeconomically throughout the city, completed a questionnaire regarding leg symptoms (heaviness/tension, swelling, aching, restless legs, cramps, itching, tingling) and underwent a clinical examination. RESULTS: In men, swelling and cramps (both P