A Japanese man who had veins protruding from his chest was diagnosed with a rare condition that causes swelling of the blood vessels. The 68-year-old had seen doctors complaining of swelling caused by ...

Varicose veins are thick, ropy blue or purple veins in the legs that can be seen near the skin’s surface. These swollen and bulging veins cause a variety of symptoms, including itching, pain, and a ...

Bulging varicose veins not only make us self-conscious, they can cause discomfort, too. And while there are plenty of pricey in-office procedures that can help, they come with significant risks. Plus, ...

Medically reviewed by Danielle McNeil, D.P.M Varicose vein treatments decrease symptoms, prevent complications such as leg pain, blood clots, or sores (ulcers), and sometimes eliminate them. For some ...

Regular physical activity can be beneficial for managing and preventing varicose veins. But depending on your symptoms, running and other high impact exercise may worsen pain and discomfort. Varicose ...

Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted, swollen veins that are visible under the skin surface. These veins are mostly found in the legs and occasionally cause mild-to-moderate pain, blood clot, and skin ...

Varicose veins are twisted, swollen veins that occur due to blood buildup. They may be blue or dark purple. Treatment is not always necessary but may involve remedies such as exercise and compression ...

Varicose veins are bulging, sometimes bluish veins that look like cords running just beneath the surface of your skin. They usually affect the legs, ankles, and feet. Varicose veins that are visibly ...

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For many people they are nothing more than unsightly lumps protruding from their lower legs. But for others, varicose veins cause aching, discomfort and can lead to more serious health problems.

What Are the Treatments for Varicose Veins? A mild case of varicose veins does not usually require a doctor's care. You can find relief from the discomfort of varicose veins with basic at-home ...

Hypersensitivity to the cold, especially ice cold feet, as well as a feeling of heaviness in the legs, are linked to the presence of varicose veins, finds a large study published in the open access ...