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 ...

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 ...

It’s no secret that your body uses veins to transport blood to your heart. Generally, these veins are thin and only visible in areas where our skin is thinnest (think: wrists and feet.) But when veins ...

If you have spider or varicose veins, then you’re not alone. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that 50 percent to 55 percent of adult women face abnormal leg veins and around ...

Education: I have an associate of arts degree in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University. Give us an overview of what you do at the Vein and Laser Center. What do you enjoy about the job? I ...

"It's more than just a cosmetic issue, varicose veins can be painful and can lead to more serious health problems," said Eva Rzucidlo, MD, chair of the Society for Vascular Surgery Women's Leadership ...

Varicose veins are swollen veins, gnarled and twisted, and because they lie just beneath the skin, they are highly visible and unsightly. If you are among the many millions of American men and women ...

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 ...

(NewsUSA) – As the cold of winter fades, spring brings a fresh sense of renewal—and for many, it’s the first time in months they’ll be showing off their legs again. But for some, the thought of ...

You know them when you see them — those lumpy, sometimes bluish veins that tend to show up in the legs, usually of older women. They’re called varicose veins, and while they might not conform to the ...

A leading cardiologist breaks down the dangers and differences between spider veins and varicose veins, including treatment options. Don’t get it twisted. While spider and varicose veins are a source ...