Medically reviewed by Cara Beth Lee, MD Fact checked by Khara Scheppmann The cause of swollen feet and ankles can be as ...

Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins near the surface of the skin. They're most common in the legs and ankles. They usually aren't serious. Sclerotherapy uses an injection of a special chemical ...

But with venous insufficiency, the veins of the legs might not work as they should. This can allow blood to leak backward. Fluid can pool in the legs. This can lead to problems that include varicose ...

through simple leg and ankle exercises and walking around regularly. The factors which most influence your risk of developing varicose veins, are things you can’t control: genetics, height and ...

Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins that are visibly raised and often appear dark purple or blue, usually on the legs and feet. They develop when the valves in the veins malfunction ...

“Varicose veins are most often swollen, gnarled veins that most frequently occur in the legs, ankles and feet. They are produced by a condition known as venous insufficiency or venous ...