The swollen, twisted, and discolored veins that are characteristic of varicose veins occur when blood pools in the legs and distorts the veins. Blood is returned to the heart via a network of veins through??out the body, and the veins in the legs have the difficult task of directing blood to flow uphill. A series of valves in the veins keeps the blood from flowing backwards, but the valves can be...

Stasis eczema or venous eczema is caused on the lower limbs due to blood circulation problems. Stasis eczema affects those who have varicose veins or a blood clot in the legs. This kind of eczema will recur unless the cause is treated. Lets learn more about it. Symptoms- The eczema appears as red, weepy, crusty skin. It generally appears on the lower legs where varicose veins...

Varicose veins are veins that have become enlarged and twisted. Varicose veins are swollen, twisted, painful veins that have filled with an abnormal collection of blood. Varicose veins can form anywhere in the body, but they are most often located in the legs. In the United States alone, about 19% of men and 36% of women have varicose veins. Varicose veins are distinguished from reticular veins...

Before considering having a procedure done to surgically treat your varicose veins, keep in mind that most varicose vein problems can be treated without resorting to an invasive operation. In fact, if your varicose veins do not respond to the following commonly prescribed treatments for varicose veins then it is possible that the varicose veins are a symptom of a much more serious problem such as...

Fortunately, the majority of people who have varicose veins don't experience serious complications. Most patients are usually concerned about their appearance. "Vanity is the main reason why people want their veins removed." Said Dr. Larry Roy C. Tojino, a phlebologist or vein specialist in Manila. This is especially true in the case of spider-burst leg veins, a pattern of bluish veins that...