The bulging, dark veins that spiral down your legs often spark discomfort and self-consciousness. Despite being a common issue — affecting about 30% of U.S. adults during their lifetime, especially as ...

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 ...

Medicare typically only provides coverage for varicose vein treatment that a healthcare professional deems medically necessary. Varicose veins are swollen and twisted veins just under the skin, ...

Interv Cardiol. 2012;4(5):527-536. The venous anatomy of the lower leg is made up of two axial systems, a superficial and a deep venous system. The superficial system lies above the muscle fascia in ...

Endovenous laser treatment (EVLT) uses a small laser to seal off a varicose vein, causing it to shrink or disappear. Recovery may involve using compression stockings, although this is not always ...

Data from a series of women suggest that a resorbable polymer is an effective embolization agent for female pelvic varicose veins. This therapeutic strategy appears to improve quality of life in ...

Q: I have surface varicose veins. I am interested in having liposuction done on both legs to remove excess fat. But I am concerned that the veins will cause a problem. What do you think? -- R.C., ...

Sutton Coldfield brides-to-be are being advised by experts to address any varicose or thread veins they may have in plenty of ...