Varicose veins develop for various reasons. Risk factors include age, family history, being a woman, pregnancy, obesity, hormonal replacement or contraception therapy, prolonged sitting or standing, ...

Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins caused by weakened valves that allow blood to pool. While often a cosmetic issue, they can pose health risks like blood clots and skin ulcers. Self-care ...

Spider veins and varicose veins are two types of damaged blood vessels. They occur when blood becomes backed up in eroding valves. A spider vein is essentially a milder form of a varicose vein.

If you’re wondering how to get rid of spider veins, you’ve probably already come across a bunch of the internet’s suggestions. When I noticed a series of faint blue lines twisting around my thigh, ...

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 ...

I received an interesting note from a reader with varicose veins. She hates them, “their disgusting appearance,” and wanted to know the cause, if they pose a health risk, and what steps she can take ...

During your first trimester, your body begins to change rapidly. Pregnancy will change your body in new and exciting ways, but some changes are less than desirable. Spider veins may appear during your ...

Have you ever witnessed your legs all puffed up with a spider-like vein formation? That is not just a cosmetic concern; it is an underlying symptom of a circulatory issue in the legs, also known as ...