Varicose Veins

The most common vein disorders are varicose veins and its smaller version, spider veins. If you have spider veins or varicose veins, chances are that you have at least one family member who also has this vein disorder. Spider veins are small, thin blood vessels that can be seen on the skin as bluish or

Spider veins are simply tiny, thin versions of varicose veins. These veins appear to be purple or blue, and they usually don’t pose any health concerns – most people who seek treatment for them do so for cosmetic reasons.  Spider veins can form small, web-like patterns on the surface of the skin of the legs

Varicose veins are enlarged and twisted veins that are visible through the skin. Normally, veins are hidden under the skin, and only some veins are very slightly visible in some parts of the body. Varicose veins are different, because they have darkened in color and appear engorged on the skin’s surface. Symptoms of Varicose Veins

Varicose veins can be itchy and painful and, if left untreated, your large, bulging, and ropey varicose veins can lead to even worse complications. Although there are medical and surgical treatments for varicose veins, wearing compression socks is a simple, noninvasive way to prevent symptoms and worsening of your varicose veins. The condition occurs when

You know those small, colorful, wispy veins that can sometimes be visible in your legs, or maybe even on your face? Although these spider veins may look scary, they pose almost no serious threat to you, even though the veins may appear red, purple and blue – colors you’re likely not used to seeing just

One in every four U.S. adults between the ages of 40 and 80 have varicose veins. But considering how common these enlarged veins are, there’s a great deal of misinformation about them. Varicose veins occur when blood vessel valves don’t work properly, so that the blood being pumped to the heart backs up and collects

In the circulatory system, your veins are blood vessels that are responsible for carrying deoxygenated blood back into the heart. Veins are less muscular than arteries and tend to be closer to the surface of the skin. When the veins are unable to properly regulate the flow of blood, the blood can collect and clot,

The reason why our veins appear purple or blue is because oxygen is removed from your blood, and travels back to your heart. There are two common conditions that can affect the veins, varicose and spider veins. While you may think that spider veins and varicose veins are the same condition, they are not. While