What Exactly Are Varicose Veins? Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins—most often in the legs—caused by weakened vein walls and malfunctioning valves. When blood can’t flow efficiently upward ...

Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins caused by weakened valves that allow blood to pool. While often a cosmetic issue, they can pose health risks like blood clots and skin ulcers. Self-care ...

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Varicose veins are swollen blood vessels just below the skin's surface, most often in your legs. They usually have a bluish, bulging, twisting appearance. You may feel aching, redness, itching, or ...

Allison Davis, M.D., assistant professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, highlights that previous studies indicate that as many as 20 percent to 50 ...