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Occasionally, varicose veins can form a painful blood clot with inflammation of the vein, a condition called thrombophlebitis.

Varicose veins, a vascular disease that causes swollen, twisted veins, affect up to 35 percent of the American population. They are usually found in the legs, but can appear elsewhere on the body. Also known as venous insufficiency, varicose veins occur when damaged veins have trouble sending blood from the legs to the heart.

There are a lot of myths out there about ...

Varicose veins are large, raised, swollen blood vessels that twist and turn.

Varicose veins is a term commonly used to describe visible leg veins. But true varicose veins are dilated and very prominent. Small varicose veins may not be a problem, but as varicose veins worsen they become distended and tortuous (full of twists and turns) and can cause the legs to feel heavy and ache.

Swelling of the feet and ankles is an early sign of impaired function of the ...

The most beneficial exercise to prevent varicose veins is walking.

Although rarely serious, varicose veins can be distressing and feel very uncomfortable.

And as one in three people develop the unsightly blue or purple bulging veins in their legs, it’s worth knowing what causes them and how to treat them.

The problem veins can occur at any age, even adolescence, when valves in the leg or pelvic veins don’t work properly. After reaching the foot, blood needs to travel back up the ...

The most beneficial exercise to prevent varicose veins is walking.

Bulging varicose veins are not only unsightly; they can also be very painful. Today, thanks to new technology, several minimally or noninvasive treatment options are available to treat varicose veins and provide symptom relief. These procedures are as effective as surgical options such as vein stripping, but with a much shorter recovery period, enabling patients to quickly resume their daily activities.

Thermal ablation has been popular for roughly 10 years and ...

The pain associated with larger varicose veins is usually described as a dull ache that is worse after prolonged standing.

Symptoms of varicose veins can get worse during warm weather or among people who have been standing up too long.

However, experts have revealed there are are many myths surrounding the condition – including those who believe crossing your legs can increase the risk of varicose veins.

In reality, 30 per cent of all adults will be ...

The precise cause of varicose veins is unknown, but the main problem is probably a weakness in the walls of superficial veins.

So now we know that going to bed with wet hair doesn’t put us at risk of catching a cold, it’s time to debunk another old wives’ tale.

Does sitting cross-legged mean we’re going to get varicose veins?

“The short answer is no, it does not,” Doctor Mark Malouf, president of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Phlebology told ...

Varicose veins often cause numbness, pain and fatigue in the legs.

The bio-tech and pharmaceutical sales rep – still working her day job – discovered that compression socks decrease ankle swelling and muscle soreness; stunt the progression of spider and varicose veins; aid in muscle stabilization and recovery; and reduce the formation of blood clots and the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

Huie also learned that while clinical studies prove the effectiveness of graduated compression socks, the term compression was/is ...

Patients with varicose veins often develop aching, throbbing, cramping, burning, itching and other symptoms that may indicate a need for medical attention.

If you’ve ever poked and prodded at the enlarged blue or red lumpy lines on your legs, you may have done so while wondering how in the heck you got varicose veins in the first place.

Do your daily habits play a role in causing them? Do you even have any control over their sudden appearance? The answer to ...

Varicose veins can be much more than a cosmetic issue.

Varicose veins are visible veins that may look dark purple or blue in color and are commonly found in the legs and feet of those affected. These enlarged and discolored veins may not pose any immediate health concerns, being more of a cosmetic problem—looking unsightly or unattractive. However, some individuals experience aching pain and discomfort that could signal a higher risk for other circulatory ...

Varicose veins are a relatively common condition, and for many people they are a family trait.

Summer in full swing can mean lots more outdoor activities for seniors: Walking, playing with grandchildren, gardening, golfing and more.

But older adults are not always aware of and ready for challenges hot weather can pose. The fact is, for seniors there are more hazards than just those on the golf course, say Indiana-area health experts.

Meeting those challenges successfully depends in part on starting and ...