They’re often recommended for people with vein-related conditions, but they can be useful in other situations, too.

Compression socks can help to prevent the backup of blood flow that can cause varicose veins in the legs. On today Health Minute, vascular surgeon Dr. Claire Griffin talks about what doctors recommend ...

Chronic venous insufficiency can develop at any age, but as we get older, the risk increases. Here's what you need to know.

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 ...

Treating twisted, bulging varicose veins used to require painful invasive surgery. Today, a booming industry beckons patients with free screenings and deals on “lunch break” treatments promising ...

The peak of summer is here, bringing with it warm weather and outdoor fun. It’s also the time of year to show some skin; however, people who have varicose veins may be experiencing an increase in ...

Varicose and spider veins are extremely common, affecting more than a quarter of the population. Unfortunately, however, most people are not properly educated about the causes, treatments and ...

A new study finds that 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 ...

As we age, wear and tear on our veins boosts the chances of developing varicose veins. These rope-like, bulging veins are actually very common. Still, it can be unnerving when anything new appears on ...

The evidence review for the guideline showed a lack of high‑quality evidence on the progression of varicose veins from CEAP stage C2 or C3 to more serious varicose veins disease. A large, ...