Varicose veins, are swollen, bulging, twisted veins visible just beneath the skin that afflict millions of people. Here's ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- It's that time of year when we're dusting off our summer clothing, but if you're one of the 30 million people who suffer from varicose veins, you may not be too thrilled to show ...

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 ...

Varicose veins certainly can be a cosmetic issue. But they can also cause significant discomfort and affect quality of life. We’ve all heard of varicose veins but what causes them is not always well ...

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 ...

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 ...

Varicose veins are fairly common, affecting around 20 percent of adults, according to Informed Health. Though anyone can get them starting as young as their 20s, they're primarily found in women and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Varicose veins, more than a cosmetic issue, signal circulation problems that can lead to discomfort and serious complications. Lifestyle adjustments like exercise, leg elevation, and compression ...

"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 ...