Individuals who have varicose veins of the legs may also suffer from the entire leg swelling or swollen feet and ankles. They may complain of leg muscle cramping, especially at night, as well as poor healing of any open sores. Oftentimes varicose veins are accompanied by spider veins. And, related to the decreased removal of blood and toxins from the area, an individual can suffer from eczema on their legs.
Varicose veins can also occur in the testicles where they cause swelling and feelings of heaviness. Men find that the swelling reduces quickly after lying down, but can just as quickly become swollen once they stand up. Some men are plagued by pain and discomfort while others experienced a reduction in fertility related to the increased heat from the blood supply in the scrotum.