Varicose veins are large, raised, swollen blood vessels that twist and turn. They usually develop in the legs and can be seen through the skin. They result from a weakening in the blood vessel wall or ...

Among the indignities of life are varicose veins — bulging, bluish veins in the legs that can embarrass men and women, whether wearing shorts, swimwear or skirts. Although the condition usually is not ...

Thread veins, more commonly known as spider veins, can become visible on the face and body as we get older and skin loses elasticity. What causes thread veins is a backup of blood, and while they may ...