AWARENESS OF VARICOSE VEINS IN EARLY ADULTHOOD-A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

BACKGROUND: Varicose veins (VVs) are a common manifestation of chronic venous disease, characterized by the winding and expansion of superficial veins in the lower legs, commonly accompanied by pain, heaviness, itching, swelling, and pulsating discomfort25. Varicose veins are twisted; dilated veins most commonly located on the lower extremities. OBJECTIVE: Aim of the study for awareness of varicose veins in early adulthood in the Ahmedabad and Mahemdavad districts of Gujarat, India. METHODS: A survey of varicose vein in the Mahemdavad and Ahmedabad districts of Gujarat, India, was conducted from 16th April 2025 to 5th July 2025. Participants completed a two-part Google e-survey, accessible online via a link distributed through social media and email. RESULT: Out of 4,900 participants, 323 completed the survey (6.5% response rate, 95% CI, 5.3% margin of error). The majority of respondents were female (55.70%) and between the ages of 18 and 30 (76%, 180 out of 323). The result obtained in this survey were analyzed using basic statistics through Microsoft Excel and inbuilt Google form calculation. CONCLUSION: A significant lack of awareness regarding varicose veins among young adults. The findings indicate that most participants possess limited knowledge about the causes, symptoms, and potential complications of the condition. While many could recognize the most common symptom visible, twisted veins they were largely unaware of other signs, such as aching, heaviness, or swelling in the legs. Keywords: Adulthood, Varicose Veins, Sclerotherapy, Physiotherapy, Pneumatic Compression.