As women get older, one of the most common, but still embarrassing signs of aging is varicose veins. The Mayo Clinic describes them as “twisted, enlarged veins” that occur most often in the legs. Men ...

Rather than destroying or removing defective veins, it is possible to repair them by using a sheath. They are thus saved for later use as a bypass. In cases of severe varicose vein disease, dilated ...

Varicose veins affect millions of adults and can range from a cosmetic nuisance to a source of significant pain and long-term medical risk. For professionals juggling demanding schedules, online busin ...

More than one third of adults in the United States are affected by varicose veins at some point in their lives,[1] and in most cases, the cause is genetic. Varicose veins can be harmless, but swollen, ...

“The goal of everything is to allow the patients to return to their lives.” Kevin D. Martin, M.D., on controlling the turbulence of blood and how his profession has changed. Most people think of ...

(WTNH)– Over the last few months, summer had us in shorts and swimsuits. Some may be self-conscious if they have varicose veins that are noticeable or causing pain and discomfort. What causes varicose ...

Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins near the surface of the skin. They're most common in the legs and ankles. They usually aren't serious. Sclerotherapy uses an injection of a special chemical ...

Patients who received radiofrequency ablation for varicose veins reported less post-procedural pain than those treated with endovenous laser ablation. However, both groups reported the same clinical ...

This article appears in print in the April 2019 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Vascular surgeons treat diseases of the arteries and veins (excluding the heart) ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bulging varicose veins not only make us self-conscious, they can cause discomfort, too. And while there are plenty of pricey ...