Do the Vein Check! Vein diseases can often be recognized with the bare eye and make themselves felt through visible spider veins, discoloration of the skin or swollen, heavy legs. If there is any suspicion of a chronic vein disease it is helpful to scrutinize the “usual suspects”. This questionnaire is a service of biolitec and was developed with the cooperation of Professor Dr. Eberhard Rabe, former president of the World Congress of Phlebology (UIP) and Head Physician at the Dermatological Clinic of the University Clinic Bonn. Notice: This test merely provides you with indications of whether you could have a venous disease. The test does not replace any medical examination. The following questionnaire can assist you to determine the first signs of a venous disease: Are there visible changes in your legs?Spider veins No Yes Varicose veins No Yes Impressionable swelling tendency of the legs, which increases in the course of the day, when standing or sitting for long periods or in heat No Yes Clear enlargement of the veins on the edge of the foot No Yes Brown skin discoloration in the lower leg area No Yes Tangible hardening in the lower leg area No YesAn "ulcerated leg" in the past No Yes I had thrombosis or phlebitis before No YesI have recently been suffering from a painful swelling of the leg No YesCurrently an "ulcerated leg" No YesDo you have leg discomfort which increases particularly in the course of the day, when standing or sitting for long periods or in heat? Leg pain No YesFeeling of heaviness or tension No YesImage source: Reich-Schupke S. Chronic venous insufficiency. In: Rabe E, Stücker M (Ed.). Phlebologischer Bildatlas. Viavital Verlag, Cologne 2015.Powered by ChronoForms - ChronoEngine.com
