Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Varicose veins of the lower limbs is a common clinical condition. The present study comprised of cases of varicose veins in 82 patients. Materials & Methods: 82 cases of varicose veins of both genders were assessed for venous clinical severity score [VCSS] and venous disability score [VDS] were evaluated by Questionnaire and Clinical Examination. Results: Age group 20-30 years had 6 male and 10 females, 30-40 years had 8 males and 14 females. 40-50 years had 7 males and 20 females and 50-60 years had 9 males and 8 females. Duration of hospital stay was 5-10 days in 28, 10-15 days in 40, 15-20 days in 14, side was left was 24, right side in 28 and both in 30 cases. VCSS was mild in 28, moderate in 42 and severe in 12 cases, VDS was 0 in 10, 1 in 20, 2 in 34 and 3 in 18 cases, VRS was mild in 18, moderate in 14 and severe in 50 patients. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Maximum cases of varicose veins were seen in women and maximum patients had VCSS score moderate and VRS was severe.