Your bulging varicose veins may be unsightly and uncomfortable, but are varicose veins a sign of heart disease?
In your body, the heart pumps blood through your arteries, taking oxygen out to your fingers, legs and feet.
On the other hand, veins bring the blood back from those locations to your heart and lungs, to get more oxygen.
During pregnancy or when you reach a certain age, you may encounter vein problems such as varicose veins or spider veins, among other venous problems.
A dangerous blood clot can develop in your upper extremities, not only in your legs. Learn if you're at risk and why.
Question: Why should I get my varicose veins treated?
Answer: This is a question that even your primary care doctor may not be able to answer.
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Stasis dermatitis is a type of skin condition that affects people with varicose veins. The pressure causes skin inflammation and eczema.
Swollen veins that bump out from beneath the skin are called varicose veins or spider veins. There are several causes, as well as several methods of treatment.
You may be wondering, “Why are my veins suddenly so visible?” Let our vein experts explain common reasons for the development of noticeable veins.
Pregnancy and other hormonal changes definitely make varicose veins more likely to occur, but this does not mean you require treatment.
Varicose veins are unsightly and uncomfortable, but did you know they can also take their toll on your skin? Changes to pressure inside the swollen vessels can impact the surrounding skin and tissue