When April Halvorson had her son in December 1998, she got a baby gift she really didn't want. Varicose veins. The veins, on the insides of her calves, didn't hurt at first, says Halvorson, 27, ...

HOUSTON – Millions of Americans suffer from varicose veins, twisted or enlarged veins that you can see just under the surface of the skin. Childbirth and weight gain are just two of the causes, but ...

Medically reviewed by Danielle McNeil, D.P.M Varicose vein treatments decrease symptoms, prevent complications such as leg pain, blood clots, or sores (ulcers), and sometimes eliminate them. For some ...

If you've ever considered varicose vein removal, now is a great time to find out whether your treatment options are covered by insurance. All you need is a free screening from one the area's leading ...

{}You've probably heard of acid reflux, but what about venous reflux? It can cause serious leg pain. Up until recently, the most common remedy involved a lot pain as well. But, a new procedure being ...

When the thermometer dips and chilly temps set in, it usually means long pants, tights and a fun collection of fall boots. Anyone embarrassed by their varicose veins that took center stage all summer ...

Phil Stachlewitz of Ypsilanti Township struggled for years with bulging, painful varicose veins - but he couldn't allow the condition to sideline him. "I'm on my feet all day. I walk," said ...

Today's medical consumer is light-years ahead of yesterday's patient. People are making informed choices about their health and health care, and taking advantage of new technologies that enhance both ...

Fluid can also come out of structurally normal veins when the oncotic pressure (the tendency for fluid to stay in the veins ...

Millions of Americans suffer from varicose veins, twisted or enlarged veins that you can see just under the surface of the skin. Childbirth and weight gain are just two of the causes. But now, doctors ...