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 ...

But more than being aesthetically displeasing, varicose veins can also cause real pain and if left untreated can lead to medical complications. And they can happen to anyone, including Olympic ...

Varicose veins occur when the valves in our leg veins stop working properly, meaning the blood falls down the veins when standing up, rather than flowing upwards towards the heart. In their simplest ...

Varicose veins and spider veins (a smaller, usually less painful type of “broken” veins) are not usually considered a serious medical condition, but they can be uncomfortable and may lead to more ...

They are those bulging, purple, ropey veins visible just beneath the skin of the legs. And they can greatly diminish your lifestyle. Varicose veins. If you have them, you're not alone. They're a ...

Varicose veins are very often related to a more serious medical condition called chronic venous insufficiency. In addition to causing leg pain and swelling, CVI can result in leg restlessness, skin ...

Varicose veins (varicoses or varicosities) occur when your veins become enlarged, dilated, and overfilled with blood. They typically appear swollen and raised, have a bluish-purple or red color, and ...

If you notice enlarged and twisted veins bulging out of your legs and feet, get yourself examined for varicose veins. Also known as spider veins, they are caused by weak or damaged valves in the veins ...

For many of us, varicose veins are an unwelcome part of the ageing process. While you might find them unsightly, their effect is not just cosmetic. Between 20 and 30 per cent of us have varicose veins ...

Now that the summer is finally here, it's time to lose the trousers and wear the skirt you've been dreaming of. As we age, this can seem a daunting move due to varicose veins developing, especially on ...

Varicose veins occur when the valves in our leg veins stop working properly, meaning the blood falls down the veins when standing up, rather than flowing upwards towards the heart. In their simplest ...