Varicose veins, and their milder counterpart, spider veins, are often considered unsightly, but for some they cause far more than cosmetic concern. In addition to pain and discomfort, varicose veins ...

Spider veins happen as a result of several reasons including, having a baby, being athletic, or standing frequently. They also happen if your parents have them because they are hereditary. Unlike ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Many people have varicose veins and most people think they're just unsightly. However, they can also lead to serious problems and getting rid of them isn't always easy. Now, ...

At University of Utah Health, our specialists in Heart & Vascular Services and Cosmetic Services provide leading-edge, high-quality patient care for vein treatment. For serious cases of varicose veins ...

UCLA's chief of vascular surgery picks up size 7 crochet hooks from a fabric store -- not to make sweaters or scarves but to use in a new technique he has developed to treat varicose veins. Early ...

If you’ve experienced varicose veins, you’ll know they often run in the family. Growing up, I remember my mother complaining about hers—not just about how they looked, but about the persistent pain ...

Appearance aside, varicose veins are an extremely painful problem for thousands of people. And until recently, the only way to get rid of them was a procedure called "vein stripping" -- ouch!

Varicose veins are a common pregnancy condition. Here’s what expecting parents need to know—including signs of an underlying health condition.

A seemingly simple procedure to remove a large varicose vein nearly cost one woman both of her legs. Donna Zavaglia, now 42, had been embarrassed by the large vein that she could already see running ...