Varix means abnormal of
veins. Varices when excessive
pressure the normal blood
creates enlargement of vein and
thus functioning of its
(venous insufficiency).

Varices more common in veins
of the limbs since the
column above these is higher.
This the reason why that
spend much standing (e.g.,
surgeons) more susceptible to
.

In general varices not the apparent
veins that appear the leg
of patients. These apparent
are the consequences internal
varices (venous ) in the
deep veins of the and they
appear the blood flux
diverted to superficial . (Popularly
however apparent veins are
called .)