When April Halvorson had her son in December 1998, she got a baby gift she really didn't want. Varicose veins. The veins, on the insides of her calves, didn't hurt at first, says Halvorson, 27, ...

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 ...

A major multi-site clinical trial co-led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has shown ...

If you've ever considered varicose vein removal, now is a great time to find out whether your treatment options are covered by insurance. All you need is a free screening from one the area's leading ...

Many of us tend to ignore those spider veins on our legs and the varicose veins that start bulging out, especially when we've been standing a long time. We expect our legs to be tired if we have to ...

When the thermometer dips and chilly temps set in, it usually means long pants, tights and a fun collection of fall boots. Anyone embarrassed by their varicose veins that took center stage all summer ...

BALTIMORE – Millions of Americans suffer from varicose veins, twisted or enlarged veins that you can see just under the surface of the skin. Childbirth and weight gain are just two of the causes of ...

Phil Stachlewitz of Ypsilanti Township struggled for years with bulging, painful varicose veins - but he couldn't allow the condition to sideline him. "I'm on my feet all day. I walk," said ...

Vein disease causes so many people pain, discomfort and embarrassment, and many of them choose to live with it because they don’t understand the underlying causes, treatment options, or how dangerous ...

It is estimated that between 20% and 25% of women, and 10% to 15% of men suffer from varicose and spider veins worldwide. This translates to tens of millions of people in the United States alone.