Vein Disorders

Veins play an important role in our body, transporting blood throughout the body to our heart. But, as vascular diseases have become more common in all ages, it’s so important to recognise and treat them as early as possible. Learn about the most common venous diseases and disorders, where you can find comprehensive information on how they are diagnosed and treated.

Spider veins on the back of a leg

Spider Veins

Spider veins are red or purple in colour and generally appear on the legs, neck, or behind the knee. They tend to be in web-like clusters and have no symptoms other than their appearance.

illustration of a vein with inflammation obstructing blood flow, indicating phlebolymphoedema

Phlebolymphedema - Take Water in Your Veins Seriously

Phlebolymphedema is a disease in which excess fluid accumulates in the tissue around the blood vessels in the legs, ankles, and feet.

illustration of a vein where the blood flow is restricted by thrombi - indicating DVT

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Some patients can develop a tendency to form clots (thrombosis) in the veins. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) occurs most commonly in the leg and can constrict or even close the blood vessels completely.

illustration of the lower legs. The feet and lower calves are blue, indicating circulation problems from chronic venous insufficiency

Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) - Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

Weakness in the venous valves results in the backflow of blood and accumulation of fluid in the legs. This results in a patient developing Chronic Venous Insufficiency or CVI.

illustration of a varicose vein. The valves are open and blood is flowing backwards instead of upwards, leading to some bulging in the walls

Varicose Veins

Varicose veins result from a medical condition called Chronic Venous Insufficiency, or CVI. The impacted veins are swollen, enlarged, and twisted, and they have a blue or purple appearance.

woman wearing Bauerfeind VenoTrain Cocoon Compression Socks while laying down reading with her legs in the air.

Dry Skin in Compression Stockings

A layer of lipids keeps the skin supple and protects the delicate soft tissues from pathogens and environmental influences. In some patients, the lipid moisture film is insufficiently formed and ca...

woman looking at the VenoTrain Ulcertec sock she is wearing

Venous Ulcers (Open Leg)

Stubborn and slow-healing ulcers, commonly referred to as "open legs," can have many causes. Vascular diseases or diabetes can often lead to ulcers developing in the lower leg (Ulcus Curis). Depend...