Varicose Veins

One of the unfortunate and uncomfortable side effects of pregnancy is varicose veins. We will take a look at why pregnancy increases your risk of developing itchy, painful and swollen veins and what you can do to prevent it from happening. Why are Varicose Veins...

Varicose veins are unsightly, sometimes uncomfortable and very common. Sometimes a varicose vein can even cause other health problems, such as leg ulcers. Fortunately, advances in vein treatment can improve vein health, make varicose veins disappear, and reduce the risk of complications like leg ulcers. About Varicose Veins...

If you have varicose veins – or if you’re worried you might get them in the future – you’ve probably seen all the data that show how bad it can be to sit for long periods of time. In fact, numerous studies have shown how long periods...

Varicose veins are an extremely common problem that anyone can develop at any age. While this common vein problem usually isn’t painful and rarely symptomatic, sometimes it does cause pain and discomfort. Pain caused by varicose veins often goes unnoticed because it can be mistaken for...

The Basics of Varicose Veins and Blood Clots Varicose veins and blood clots are two separate and distinct conditions. Discolored, bulging, and often painful veins, varicose veins arise when blood backs up and pools in certain bodily tissues. This is usually caused by a loss of...

If you have varicose veins, you may be familiar with symptoms like aching and fatigue that tend to be more common with physical activity. And that might lead you to believe that being more physically active and engaging in activities like running and jogging is...