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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Key Takeaways Venous hypertension is high blood pressure in the veins, often in ...

Bulging, discolored veins in your legs may be doing more than making you self-conscious in shorts. Discomfort, swelling, itching and rashes are common side effects of varicose veins that may interfere ...

United Vein & Vascular Centers (UVVC), a national leader in minimally invasive vein and vascular care, is proud to announce the official opening of its newest clinic in Rockwall, Texas, expanding ...

Varicose veins can affect people at any age, so it’s important to know what to look for and when to seek treatment. It’s not unusual for people, especially women, to begin seeing varicose veins on ...

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, ...

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 ...