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 ...

Varicose veins are thick, ropy blue or purple veins in the legs that can be seen near the skin’s surface. These swollen and bulging veins cause a variety of symptoms, including itching, pain, and a ...

While for many people the biggest concern with varicose veins is how they look, doctors say there are links between the condition and serious health issues that involve blood clots in the deeper veins ...

Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted, swollen veins that are visible under the skin surface. These veins are mostly found in the legs and occasionally cause mild-to-moderate pain, blood clot, and skin ...

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 ...

(CNN) — In what researchers are calling "the largest genetic study ever performed" on varicose vein disease, a Stanford University School of Medicine study found a person's height to be a significant ...

Varicose vein treatments decrease symptoms, prevent complications such as leg pain, blood clots, or sores (ulcers), and sometimes eliminate them. For some people, varicose veins cause no symptoms, and ...

LOS ANGELES--In Memphis, Tenn., a small medical supply company called Luminetx has developed a new method of palm-reading that it hopes will rival fingerprinting or retinal scans as a way to perfectly ...

Do you absolutely despise shorts weather because you've got unsightly leg veins? We feel you, for real. Vein issues are some of the most common chronic conditions in North America. Luckily, armed with ...