Varicose veins of the lower limbs are graded according to CEAP, which is categorized into C0 to C6 according to the clinical manifestations, and the appearance of itchy symptoms is C4.
The specific criteria of CEAP grading are as follows:
Grade C0: without any sensory abnormalities and symptoms.
Grade C1: Dilatation of capillaries occurs.
Grade C2: Varicose veins can be seen on the body surface, but there are no other symptoms.
Grade C3: In addition to the symptoms of varicose veins, the patient also has a feeling of leg soreness and discomfort.
Grade C4: Varicose veins have caused nutritional disorders of the skin, skin pigmentation, eczema, itching, and thrombosis in the varicose veins.
Grade C5: healing ulcers have appeared.
Grade C6: On the basis of varicose veins, ulcers that are difficult to heal have appeared.
There are three main treatments for primary varicose veins: compression stockings, sclerotherapy and surgery. The earlier they are detected and treated, the better the prognosis and the faster the body’s function will recover. Therefore, if you have any discomfort, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.