According to the Society for Vascular Surgery, as many as 40 million Americans have what are known as varicose veins. But what causes varicose veins, and is there any way to prevent them?

Known as varicose veins, these blood vessels, which return blood from the legs to the heart, are actually a more superficial system. The real, working venous system for the legs lies deeper ...

Varicose vein treatments decrease symptoms, prevent complications such as leg pain, blood clots, or sores (ulcers), and sometimes eliminate them. For some people, varicose veins cause no symptoms ...

Varicose veins are enlarged veins that are visible through the skin and may appear as blue or purple twisted, knot-like cords. Varicose veins can occur anywhere in the body, but are more commonly ...

Varicose veins are an early manifestation of chronic venous insufficiency. Although the risk factors associated with varicose veins are well described, the basic pathophysiology leading to venous ...

A GRAN spent her last years in “absolute agony” after undergoing a common treatment in the hopes of looking her best for her granddaughter’s wedding. Retired nurse Yvonne ...

Varicose eczema affects blood flow through your limbs and causes a range of skin conditions, most often in your lower legs. Left untreated, it can lead to severe complications. Bulging bluish to ...

As a result of superficial valve incompetence, high pressure is transmitted to small subcutaneous veins, which become dilated tortuous clusters of varicose veins (Figure 1B). Although valve reflux ...

People with one symptom in their legs are being urged to take extra precautions before flying this spring. A medical expert ...