In addition to being ugly in appearance, varicose veins may have a serious impact on the general public's quality of life. This is generally because vein disease affects the younger working population. Approximately one third of the population between the ages of 18 - 64 suffers from varicose veins that may be caused by chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). This medical disease may cause chronic...

Varicose veins are abnormally enlarged veins that appear close to the skin's surface. They occur usually in the calves and thighs and is the result of malfunctioning valves inside the veins as prolonged pressure or obstruction of the veins. Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) has been shown to be as effective as conventional treatments such as compression stockings for relieving the...

Treatment for varicose veins is now becoming easier as doctors and specialists are realizing the frequency with which this condition occurs. As there are a lot of varicose veins treatment centers available nowadays, it may be quite difficult to make a good choice. Keep in mind that it is always best to research each one carefully as you will want to feel safe and comfortable with your decision...

It seems as though with age, women dread the summer more and more. Middle age can bring on many health abnormalities that are no longer conducive to a bikini body. Aside from weight-gain in the midsection and sagging hips and thighs, varicose veins are perhaps the most noticeable indications of age on the legs. Varicose veins can occur in men and women, though they are aggravated by pregnancy,...

We all know what varicose veins look like-the hardened, bulging blue knots standing out in the legs which are caused, some people say, by heredity but which are likely to have been made for worse by neglect. The valves which control the flow of blood in veins and arteries collapse as a result of poor circulation which can be caused by carrying too much weight, especially during pregnancy. ...