As a rule, varicose veins are more unpleasant and ugly than dangerous. During pregnancy, Weiss says the increased blood volume the mother is circulating for herself and her fetus can make veins bulge.

Varicose veins commonly develop in the legs. They arise from amplified pressure and the force of blood pushing against the vein walls. This causes inflammation, stretching and weakening of the venous ...

Two common issues that often get intermingled are varicose veins and spider veins. Despite their similar sounding names, these are two distinct conditions with differing symptoms, causes, and ...

Approximately 25 per cent of India's population suffers from varicose veins -- a condition often underdiagnosed in India -- ...