Question: I am a 50 year old and work as a receptionist. I have an ulcer and swelling of legs at my ankles for the last several years. I have to elevate my legs to reduce the pain and swelling. I do ...

When treating varicose veins, laser therapy remains the best option, a new study says. Researchers in the study examined 798 participants who had varicose veins and were treated at 11 vascular surgery ...

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - Varicose veins can be a source of embarrassment for millions of Americans. They can be unsightly, but also painful. Floyd Alexander isn't a vain man. But, he doesn't like ...

HOUSTON – Millions of Americans suffer from varicose veins, twisted or enlarged veins that you can see just under the surface of the skin. Childbirth and weight gain are just two of the causes, but ...

Many women avoid getting out the shorts this time of year because of their varicose veins. A new, breakthrough treatment could help. This spring's new trend is shorts that go far above the knee. But ...

{}You've probably heard of acid reflux, but what about venous reflux? It can cause serious leg pain. Up until recently, the most common remedy involved a lot pain as well. But, a new procedure being ...

Patients experiencing an achy, heavy feeling or a burning sensation in their legs may be feeling the symptoms of varicose veins. These twisted, enlarged veins often develop as people age, but they ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As a child, I’d always noticed the veins on my mom’s legs. In the summertime, when she’d wear shorts or ...

As a child, I’d always noticed the veins on my mom’s legs. In the summertime, when she’d wear shorts or sit with her feet up on the couch, I’d see the web of tiny red and purple lines weaving across ...

As you get older, it’s not uncommon to notice large, twisty veins forming on your legs. According to the Society for Vascular Surgery, as many as 40 million Americans have what are known as varicose ...

Venous ulcers are the most common type of leg ulcers, but that doesn't make them any less troubling. Most often found just above the ankle, these non-healing skin wounds can take on many shapes and ...