Varicose veins are those bulging, twisted veins that are usually blue or purple. If you think this is not worrisome, varicose veins are more than just a cosmetic issue. They can lead to aching, ...

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 ...

A: Treatment for varicose veins has advanced steadily. And it’s poised to take another step forward. Varicose veins stem from problems with the “superficial” veins in the legs — that is, those near ...

Twisted, bulging varicose veins occur when the valves in veins just under the surface of the skin malfunction, allowing blood to back up and pool. They're usually not serious, since other veins deeper ...

Allison Davis, M.D., assistant professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, highlights that previous studies indicate that as many as 20 percent to 50 ...