You may have often noticed spider-shaped, blue veins appearing on the skin of the legs or feet. Sometimes, they are more visible on the thighs than on the feet or legs, or near the ankles. Sometimes, these blue veins become quite large on the legs or feet. If these clusters of blue veins appear on the thighs, feet, or legs, do not dismiss them as normal; take them seriously, otherwise negligence can lead to serious consequences. These unusually prominent blue veins on the skin can indicate various diseases developing within the leg. Therefore, take the blue veins on the thighs and legs seriously and consult a vascular surgeon immediately.
Dr. K. K. Pandey is a Senior Consultant in Cardiothoracic, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, with nearly 30 years of surgical experience. He has previously worked at Batra Hospital, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in New Delhi and the Bakulev Institute of Cardiovascular Surgery in Moscow. Dr. Pandey specializes in thoracic, lung and chest tumour surgery, varicose veins, vascular bypass procedures and diabetic foot management, using both open and minimally invasive techniques. A surgeon, writer and health educator, he regularly writes columns and books to make complex medical topics easy for the general public, believing that medical knowledge must reach every common person.