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Varicose Veins will not go away on their own
A small number of people will have deep vein clots as a cause for their signs and symptoms
If you have ulcers they are difficult to cure but, still tend to recur

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http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/varicose-veins/diagnosis-treatment/treatment/txc-20178245
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/varicose_veins/page8_em.htm

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Compression Stockings
Sclerotherapy- an injection in the varicose vein that scars and closes the veins and eventually make them fade
Foam sclerotherapy of large veins- an injection of a large vein with a foam solution that will close and seal the vein
Laser surgies
Catheter- assisted procedures using radio frequency or laser energy
High ligation and vein stripping- tying off a vein before it joins a deep vein and removing the vein through small incisions
Ambulatory phlebectomy- varicose veins removed through tiny skin punctures
Endoscopic vein surgery

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Your doctor may do a physical exam that might include looking at your legs while you're standing to check for swelling
Your doctor also might ask you to describe any pain and aching that you might have in your legs
You may have to have an ultrasound test just to see if the valves in your veins are functioning normally or if there is any evidence of a blood clot

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Veins that are dark purple or blue in color
Veins that appear twisted and bulging; often like cords
An achy or heavy feeling in your legs
Burning, throbbing, muscle cramping and swelling in your lower legs
Worsened pain after sitting or standing for a long time
Itching around one or more of your veins
Bleeding from varicose veins
A painful cord in the vein with red discoloration of the skin
Color changes or hardening of the vein
Inflammation of the skin or skin ulcers near your ankle

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Gnarled, or rough and twisted, enlarged veins