The most common indications for venous ultrasound are persistent swelling of the lower limbs, a feeling of heaviness in the legs, pain in the calves, varicose veins. Vein ultrasound can confirm or rule out venous thrombosis. The ultrasound of the venous system is also a standard test performed before the planned surgery to remove varicose veins.

During the ultrasound examination, the patient is lying down, standing or sitting with legs lowered. The doctor covers the skin of the examined person's legs with a special gel and then places the ultrasound head on it. The image obtained thanks to the reflection of ultrasonic waves from the tissues is observed on the monitor screen. The doctor moves the probe along the course of the following veins, assessing them in very small sections (every 1 cm). Ultrasound examination includes the assessment of deep and superficial veins along the entire length of the lower limb up to the groin. Sometimes it is also necessary to examine the veins in the pelvis and abdominal cavity.

In the case of another USG examination, the results of the previously performed examinations should be brought with you - this will enable the doctor to compare the observed changes. Vein ultrasound requires exposing the lower limbs from the feet to the groin area.