Varicose veins are swollen blood vessels just below the skin's surface, most often in your legs. They usually have a bluish, bulging, twisting appearance. You may feel aching, redness, itching, or ...

Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins caused by weakened valves that allow blood to pool. While often a cosmetic issue, they can pose health risks like blood clots and skin ulcers. Self-care ...

As a child, I’d always noticed the veins on my mom’s legs. In the summertime, when she’d wear shorts or sit with her feet up on the couch, I’d see the web of tiny red and purple lines weaving across ...