Spider veins are unsightly and can be uncomfortable, but they are rarely a sign of a more serious condition. So how do you know whether to ask your doctor about treatment? "From a health standpoint, ...

Blue, swollen, lumpy-looking veins—and their cousins, the crimson “spider veins”—are only the most obvious signs of varicose vein disease. Veterans of this condition know all too well that these ...

Bulging varicose veins are not only unsightly; they can also be very painful. Today, thanks to new technology, several minimally or noninvasive treatment options are available to treat varicose veins ...

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 ...

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 ...

The bulging, dark veins that spiral down your legs often spark discomfort and self-consciousness. Despite being a common issue — affecting about 30% of U.S. adults during their lifetime, especially as ...

Varicose veins are more than just a cosmetic concern: they can signal underlying health issues that many of us may overlook.

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 ...

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 ...

As many of us get older, we start to notice varicose veins forming on our legs. In fact, the Society for Vascular Surgery estimates that varicose veins affect up to 35% of Americans every year. “When ...

When the veins in the legs function properly, they carry blood to your heart. But when they start to malfunction, they may carry blood in the opposite direction, causing it to pool in your legs and ...

As a curious child, you might remember staring at an older relative's thick stockings at the blue, gnarled veins lying under the skin like bumpy snakes. Known as varicose veins, these blood vessels, ...