The term most commonly used to describe large, bulging veins on the leg varicose vein. The veins of the leg have valves, called leaflet valves that prevent the blood from flowing backward and help the leg muscles pump the blood [...]

If you have varicose veins, the first course of treatment your doctor may suggest is the use of varicose veins stockings. Also known as compression stockings, compression hose, or compression socks they may help reduce the symptoms of discomfort, heaviness, [...]

Choosing one of the many varicose vein doctors available is an important step if you want relief from your condition. Your chosen doctor should be board certified and qualified to help you make an informed decision regarding your varicose vein [...]

If you are concerned about developing varicose legs at some point in your life there are some things you can do now to try to prevent them from occurring. Varicose veins develop when then valves in the veins in your [...]

Varicose veins cause pain, swelling, a heaviness in the leg, and frankly, look downright ugly. 15%-25% of Americans suffer from varicose veins. Women are affected the most but men can get them, too. Any vein, anywhere in the body can [...]

Let’s talk about using a laser for varicose veins. Lasers have been used for many years to help get rid of spider veins but were not used to treat varicose veins of the leg for fear of rupturing the vein [...]

Obviously, before beginning any varicose veins treatment, you should talk to your doctor to see what he recommends. Never do anything to treat yourself without the advice and consent of your doctor. You may just do more harm than good. [...]

Using laser surgery varicose veins and the discomfort they cause can be significantly reduced or even eliminated. Called endovenous ablation, this treatment is minimally invasive and uses a laser to close large, tortuous veins in the lower leg. When the [...]