Diagnosis of Varicose veins

Doppler ultrasound. It provides detailed information of the entire venous system, both its anatomy as well as its functioning. Furthermore, it is a non-invasive, completely painless technique that does not use radiation.

Phlebography, angio-resonance, or angio-CT. In infrequent cases with varicose veins of pelvic or intra-abdominal origin, these tests may be useful. They require the use of contrast agents (iodine or gadolinium) and are typically prescribed on an individual basis, as they are more invasive than a Doppler ultrasound and are not considered first-line diagnostic tests.