varicose

Varicose veins are easy to see, especially when you stand up.

Varicose veins are common and usually aren't a sign of a serious problem.

Q. Why are women more likely to get varicose veins than men?

Varicose veins are a common sign of aging, but certain conditions can cause them, too.

Varicose veins look dark blue, swollen, and twisted under the skin.

Varicose veins develop more often in women than in men.

Varicose veins can make your legs ache, but they aren't usually dangerous.

Varicose veins most commonly develop in the legs and ankles.

And am I doomed to get varicose veins, too?

Varicose veins are more of a cosmetic problem than a health problem.

Varicose veins are not caused by crossing the legs or ankles.

Varicose veins are larger blood vessels that have become swollen and twisted.

Varicose veins, when applied directly to the affected area.

Varicose veins can affect both men and women and may only cause a problem in one leg.

Q. Is it only in legs, or can one get varicose veins in other parts of the body?

Varicose veins can develop anywhere in the body, but usually sprout on the legs and ankles.

Varicose veins normally occur in the legs but may form in other parts of the body.

Varicose veins may be prevented to some extent by:

Varicose veins that form during pregnancy may spontaneously improve or even disappear a few months after delivery.

Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins near the surface of the skin.

Varicose veins in particular may cause aching or cramping in the legs.

Varicose veins (that may or may not be visible) can also cause compression of the nerve.