varicose veins

Is it Thin Skin or a Clear Case of Varicose Veins?

It is an unfortunate fact of life that our bodies tend to show our age more externally than we often realize. Typically, when we think of age, our minds conjure images of hair loss, deep wrinkles, and gaining weight, but there are other, less obvious signs that give away our […]

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Varicose Veins: The Age Factor

You’ve probably heard the term “varicose veins” before. These refer to enlarged veins, typically in the legs. The veins may be dark blue or purple, and can appear twisted and bulging. What Are Varicose Veins?  First we should point out that varicose veins are not always harmful. While many find […]

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Stages of Vein Disease

Venous insufficiency is a common problem with patients that include both men and women of varying ages. Each person is affected differently by vein disease, with some people experiencing only mild symptoms and perhaps just a couple of visible veins, and others showing signs and symptoms of much more advanced […]

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Treating Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are the result of blood flow problems in which the valves aren’t functioning properly, blood may be flowing the wrong direction and the veins struggle to return blood from the legs back to the heart. As these veins struggle, they begin to bulge, turn purple or blue and […]

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