They appear as enlarged, twisted veins on your legs, mostly in elderly persons and in women. And while every healthy leg has veins and valves that keep blood flowing to the heart, the odds were ...

From swelling to varicose veins, Charles Leithead, MD, of Ochsner Health, explains why patients should not ignore signs of ...

Varicose and spider veins can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. As many as 40-45 percent of men and 50-55 percent of women suffer from venous insufficiency. Varicose veins typically appear in the ...

Those bulging, twisted blood vessels snaking down your legs aren’t just a cosmetic concern. For millions of Americans, varicose veins represent a silent health crisis that’s far more serious than most ...

As we age, wear and tear on our veins boosts the chances of developing varicose veins. These rope-like, bulging veins are actually very common. Still, it can be unnerving when anything new appears on ...

July 21 -- SUNDAY, July 20 (HealthDay News) -- Spider and varicose veins in women can be caused by a number of factors, including hormone fluctuations, wearing high-heeled shoes, age, heat, obesity ...

The peak of summer is here, bringing with it warm weather and outdoor fun. It’s also the time of year to show some skin; however, people who have varicose veins may be experiencing an increase in ...

Varicose veins can be potentially dangerous to health, causing ulcers, clots. May 7, 2012— -- Brett Peaks, a former college baseball player and lawyer, began to notice that his legs were "tired ...

If these valves or flaps do not work properly, blood can flow backwards and pool in the vein, causing it to stretch and bulge. Varicose veins can be painful, with aching, pain, heaviness and ...

Varicose veins can affect people at any age, so it’s important to know what to look for and when to seek treatment. It’s not unusual for people, especially women, to begin seeing varicose veins on ...

Vein issues are some of the most common chronic conditions in North America. Luckily, armed with the right intel, you can learn how to prevent them, live with them, and even get rid of 'em. Here's ...