PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- It's that time of year when we're dusting off our summer clothing, but if you're one of the 30 million people who suffer from varicose veins, you may not be too thrilled to show ...
If you have spider or varicose veins, then you’re not alone. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that 50 percent to 55 percent of adult women face abnormal leg veins and around ...
Tired, heavy legs after a long day? Or those bulging blue lines that slowly creep up your calves? Varicose veins are not just a cosmetic bother. They are a clear sign that your circulation is ...
As we age, wear and tear on our veins boosts the chances of developing varicose veins. These rope-like, bulging veins are actually very common. Still, it can be unnerving when anything new appears on ...
Varicose veins are fairly common, affecting around 20 percent of adults, according to Informed Health. Though anyone can get them starting as young as their 20s, they're primarily found in women and ...
It’s no secret that your body uses veins to transport blood to your heart. Generally, these veins are thin and only visible in areas where our skin is thinnest (think: wrists and feet.) But when veins ...
Varicose veins are swollen veins, gnarled and twisted, and because they lie just beneath the skin, they are highly visible and unsightly. If you are among the many millions of American men and women ...
Don’t get it twisted. While spider and varicose veins are a source of aesthetic ire for many, there are key, and potentially life-threatening, differences between the two conditions. “The difference ...
How can I stop varicose veins from getting worse? Do compression socks actually work? Varicose veins are engorged, serpentine veins that look like knots and appear most often in our legs. Sitting and ...
A leading cardiologist breaks down the dangers and differences between spider veins and varicose veins, including treatment options. Don’t get it twisted. While spider and varicose veins are a source ...
Varicose veins, more than a cosmetic issue, signal circulation problems that can lead to discomfort and serious complications. Lifestyle adjustments like exercise, leg elevation, and compression ...