Both varicose and spider veins result when valves designed to keep blood from running backward away from the heart and back down into the leg fail or ... Now here's the bad news.

The blood in the veins of the legs works against gravity in order to return upwards to the heart. The blood is moved up towards the heart by one-way valves in the veins. When the leg muscles contract ...

She explained that the veins in our legs must work against gravity to return blood up to our heart. “They have valves inside ...

Varicose veins are caused by damage to the valves in the legs that help the blood get back up to our hearts. But it turns out that this is a myth: there’s no evidence that crossing your legs has ...

Flying increases the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis. Here, vascular surgeons give advice on how to avoid and treat ...

High cholesterol can lead to heart disease and other health issues, with surprising symptoms in the legs or feet at night.

Heart valve disease is a fairly common problem that happens when at least one of your four heart valves isn’t working ...

Charges for sclerotherapy typically range from $375 to $750 for both legs. Some doctors charge a set fee; others charge per vein treated. Laser treatment can also eliminate spider veins ...

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 14: World Health Organization (WHO) data reveal that around 23% of adults globally experience varicose veins, with 10-15% enduring severe symptoms that can impair their quality of ...

These enlarged, distorted veins can be unsightly and cause unease, giving rise to symptoms including pain, inflammation, and a sensation of weightiness in the legs. Even with the presence of ...