But more than being aesthetically displeasing, varicose veins can also cause real pain and if left untreated can lead to medical complications. And they can happen to anyone, including Olympic ...

Varicose veins are thick, ropy blue or purple veins in the legs that can be seen near the skin’s surface. These swollen and bulging veins cause a variety of symptoms, including itching, pain, and a ...

OVER 50 PERCENT of the American adult population suffers from some sort of vein problem with their legs. If you have immediate family members who have had varicose veins or spider veins then the odds ...

Question: I am a 50 year old and work as a receptionist. I have an ulcer and swelling of legs at my ankles for the last several years. I have to elevate my legs to reduce the pain and swelling. I do ...

If you have varicose veins — those dark blue or purple leg veins that bulge above the skin’s surface — you may dread wearing beachwear and other clothes that expose your legs. But the problem may not ...

Varicose veins are very often related to a more serious medical condition called chronic venous insufficiency. In addition to causing leg pain and swelling, CVI can result in leg restlessness, skin ...

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 ...

Varicose veins (varicoses or varicosities) occur when your veins become enlarged, dilated, and overfilled with blood. They typically appear swollen and raised, have a bluish-purple or red color, and ...

Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted, swollen veins that are visible under the skin surface. These veins are mostly found in the legs and occasionally cause mild-to-moderate pain, blood clot, and skin ...

Now that the summer is finally here, it's time to lose the trousers and wear the skirt you've been dreaming of. As we age, this can seem a daunting move due to varicose veins developing, especially on ...

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 ...