Research has suggested a link between lymphedema, a swelling usually affecting the arms or legs, and varicose veins. Because ...

Venous stasis dermatitis, or varicose eczema, involves swollen and itchy discolored skin on the lower legs. It usually occurs when venous insufficiency leads to varicose veins. It can lead to ...

Aside from the "purple snake" effect, varicose veins can cramp or throb at night. So much blood pools into the legs, that it can cause the legs to feel heavy and leaden. If clear fluid from the ...

Sitting or standing for long periods can cause blood to pool in the leg veins, increasing the pressure within the veins. In persons who are prone to varicose veins, the veins can stretch as a result ...

(NewsUSA) - As the cold of winter fades, spring brings a fresh sense of renewal—and for many, it’s the first time in months they’ll be showing off their legs again.

Hidden varicose veins, or non-visible varicose veins, occur deeper within the leg and can cause symptoms like heaviness, pain, swelling, and fatigue without showing on the skin’s surface.

Although valve reflux contributes to the underlying pathophysiology of varicose veins, the cause of primary valve failure is less understood. There is no consensus as to whether primary valve ...

Similarly, alcohol can also contribute to the worsening of varicose veins. But according to Dr Finigan, it’s not the alcohol itself that’s the root cause, but rather its effect on the body’s ...

that is injected can cause a feeling of burning or cramping for a few minutes in the area where the shot was given. You may need repeated sessions and many injections each session, depending on the ...

Varicose veins are an early manifestation of chronic venous insufficiency. Although the risk factors associated with varicose veins are well described, the basic pathophysiology leading to venous ...