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 ...

About half of Americans older than 50 have varicose veins — veins that are swollen and often can be seen bulging beneath the skin. They often are colored dark purple or blue and found most often on ...

Question: I have been experiencing swelling of my legs that seems to get worse as the day goes on. My doctor said I have something called venous insufficiency but did not explain what this is exactly.

Have you noticed large, tender veins in your legs? Do you experience aching or swelling in your legs at the end of the day? Do you suffer from restless legs? Have you noticed changes in the color or ...

Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a long-term condition where the veins in your legs have trouble sending blood back to your heart. Unlike arteries, which have muscular walls to help move blood, ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm a 69-year-old woman in excellent health. I take valsartan and doxazosin for high blood pressure. I am concerned because I have developed swelling in my left foot and ankle, with ...

You know them when you see them — those lumpy, sometimes bluish veins that tend to show up in the legs, usually of older women. They’re called varicose veins, and while they might not conform to the ...