Varicose veins are more than just a cosmetic concern: they can signal underlying health issues that many of us may overlook.

Spider veins are small, often harmless, but undeniably frustrating. And for many people, they create a mix of cosmetic ...

Health Charcha's episode focuses on varicose veins, a common condition affecting many adults. Dr. Vivek Ukride stresses the need for early intervention. Health Charcha, the flagship health awareness ...

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 ...

Varicose veins during pregnancy are very common. For most women, they are usually a harmless result of the pregnancy itself. Pressure from the uterus on the circulatory system causes blood to back up ...

Do you have patients with varicose veins? Do you also have patients dealing with obesity? They might be one and the same, but those patients may not understand the connection. As a primary care ...

Sarah Hudgens is a content pro with over 15 years of experience writing and editing copy for a wide range of industry verticals and channels. Susan Bard, MD, is a board-certified general and ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — There’s a new procedure for Oklahomans who suffer from varicose veins. One patient is a former chef who still stands a lot at work and was finally able to get some relief. “It ...

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 ...

Interv Cardiol. 2012;4(5):527-536. The venous anatomy of the lower leg is made up of two axial systems, a superficial and a deep venous system. The superficial system lies above the muscle fascia in ...