swollen veins visible beneath the skin's surface. They're most commonly located on the legs but can appear virtually anywhere ...

which stretches veins and even slowly leaks into ankle and leg tissue, causing swelling. Aside from the "purple snake" effect, varicose veins can cramp or throb at night. So much blood pools into ...

The graduated compression technology is greatest at the ankle (15-20mmHg ... and alleviate pain and discomfort caused by varicose veins. Compression socks also prevent blood clots and reduce ...

Although laser destroys tissue by heat you won't feel any burning or pain. Each pulse ... to destroy them.' Veins in the lower part of the leg, particularly the ankle area, are more difficult ...

For jobs that require long hours on your feet, bottom-of-the-foot pain is an occupational hazard. The pain may arise from ...

A squeeze to my knee. Pulsating images on a monitor. A Kaiser ultrasound technician was doing what the doctor ordered on ...

In a normal leg with no varicose veins, valves which regulate blood flow from the leg upwards to the heart function normally and do not allow reverse flow of the blood into the leg. In case of ...

An MRV uses magnetic resonance technology and intravenous (IV) contrast dye to visualize the veins. Contrast dye causes the blood vessels to appear opaque on the x-ray image, allowing the physician to ...

Genetics play a significant role, but certain jobs can make the condition worse, particularly for those predisposed. Dr Mark ...

narrow instruments that they tunnel through a small incision to remove the vein with minimal trauma to the leg. Traditional methods make a much longer cut — often from the ankle to groin.

The valves that usually prevent blood from flowing backwards get damaged due to various reasons - blood clots or pools in the veins, causing them to enlarge, dilate and even hurt. Women vs Men ...