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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

About half of Americans older than 50 have varicose veins — veins that are swollen and often can be seen bulging beneath the skin. They often are colored dark purple or blue and found most often on ...

Many people think of varicose veins as being purely cosmetic concerns, but they’re not. In many cases, those squiggly, raised veins are a sign of venous insufficiency, a condition that ranges from ...

For years varicose veins have been the scourge of middle-aged women. But now some experts say the problem is just as common in men — the only difference is that they are worse at seeking help.

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 ...

Did you recognize that big yellow ball of light that moved across the sky for part of the day over the last week or so? Someone told me it was the sun. I had almost forgotten about it. Now that the ...

For many of us, varicose veins are an unwelcome part of the ageing process. While you might find them unsightly, their effect is not just cosmetic. Between 20 and 30 per cent of us have varicose veins ...