Varicose veins certainly can be a cosmetic issue. But they can also cause significant discomfort and affect quality of life. We’ve all heard of varicose veins but what causes them is not always well ...

As you get older, it’s not uncommon to notice large, twisty veins forming on your legs. According to the Society for Vascular Surgery, as many as 40 million Americans have what are known as varicose ...

What Exactly Are Varicose Veins? Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins—most often in the legs—caused by weakened vein walls and malfunctioning valves. When blood can’t flow efficiently upward ...

Wear and tear caused by aging and athletics, genetics, obesity and standing for long periods of time predispose many people to varicose veins. Women suffer from them more commonly because of hormonal ...

Varicose veins form as a result of Venous Insufficiency. Healthy leg veins normally route blood in a one way direction, from the leg to the heart. Valves within these veins in some people may become ...

It’s estimated that almost one-third of Americans have or will develop varicose veins at some point. Though these large, rope-like veins are often only considered a cosmetic condition, they can cause ...

Don’t get it twisted. While spider and varicose veins are a source of aesthetic ire for many, there are key, and potentially life-threatening, differences between the two conditions. “The difference ...

Varicose veins are tortuous, enlarged veins that typically occur in lower extremities. Varicose veins are extremely common and for many they are simply a cosmetic concern. However, for others, ...

If you have a vein close to the skin's surface that is enlarged and bulges, it's likely a varicose vein. While varicose veins, are not dangerous, they can become uncomfortable and impact your everyday ...

If you’ve been covering up your legs because of unsightly knots of bluish veins, have hope: A simple procedure could help, according to an expert in treating varicose veins. Of course, treating ...