As we age, our bodies inevitably change. Hair thins, skin wrinkles, and our bones start to snap, crackle, and pop more than our breakfast cereal. But no matter how many changes you experience, one ...

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 ...

What Exactly Are Varicose Veins? Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins—most often in the legs—caused by weakened vein walls and malfunctioning valves. When blood can’t flow efficiently upward ...

Swollen fingers can be caused by a variety of underlying conditions, but many of these aren’t serious. However, when paired with other new or developing symptoms, it’s important to seek medical care.

Caput medusae is the name for a cluster of swollen veins in your abdomen. The swelling usually appears around the belly button, and the veins branch out from a central point. They are typically ...

Typically, most people think of varicose veins as the twisting, bulging veins on the legs, and for good reason: They are the most common location for visible varicose veins. Thanks to gravity, veins ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 71-year-old female with no children, but I did have an ectopic pregnancy at age 43. Other than that, I have had no “female” issues. I was getting a CT scan for my spleen area, ...