Dr. Sheila Blumberg, a vascular surgeon at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, noted that many people think varicose veins are caused by blood clots, which can be dangerous. “They are not caused by ...

As a rule, varicose veins are more unpleasant and ugly than dangerous. During pregnancy, Weiss says the increased blood volume the mother is circulating for herself and her fetus can make veins bulge.

Varicose veins affect millions of people, yet many don’t fully understand what causes them, how to prevent them, or what treatment options are available. In this article, we answer some of the most ...

Varicose veins are enlarged veins that are visible through the skin and may appear as blue or purple twisted, knot-like cords. Varicose veins can occur anywhere in the body, but are more commonly ...

Varicose veins are an early manifestation of chronic venous insufficiency. Although the risk factors associated with varicose veins are well described, the basic pathophysiology leading to venous ...

While it's not as dangerous as visceral fat it places extra stress on the legs. This can increase the risk of: Varicose veins, Degenerative knee and leg joint diseases. The upside? "Pears" are at ...

Q. My mother had varicose veins in her legs and now I’m getting them. She put up with them. I don’t want to. So how do I get rid of them? A. Varicose veins are twisted and enlarged ...

Vein ligation and stripping is generally done on large varicose veins. It also can be done to prevent venous skin ulcers from returning after treatment. You want to get rid of varicose veins for ...

As a result of superficial valve incompetence, high pressure is transmitted to small subcutaneous veins, which become dilated tortuous clusters of varicose veins (Figure 1B). Although valve reflux ...