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 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 ...

Over time veins slowly lose elasticity, causing them to stretch and their valves to malfunction, allowing blood that should be moving toward the heart to flow backward, which can eventually cause ...

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 ...

It’s estimated that almost one-third of Americans have or will develop varicose veins at some point. Though these large, rope-like veins are often only considered a cosmetic condition, they can cause ...

If you have a vein close to the skin's surface that is enlarged and bulges, it's likely a varicose vein. While varicose veins, are not dangerous, they can become uncomfortable and impact your everyday ...

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 are tortuous, enlarged veins that typically occur in lower extremities. Varicose veins are extremely common and for many they are simply a cosmetic concern. However, for others, ...

If you’ve been covering up your legs because of unsightly knots of bluish veins, have hope: A simple procedure could help, according to an expert in treating varicose veins. Of course, treating ...

Board-certified surgeon Dr. Mason Mandy of Metro Vein Centers attributed the unsightly veins to standing and sitting for long periods of time - such as, say, on a long commute. Getty Images (2) Vain ...