Varicose Veins Sources
More information on varicose veins can be found at the following sources: Mayo Clinic: Varicose Veins http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/varicose-veins/DS00256 Medline Plus: Varicose Veins...
View ArticleVaricose Veins Prevention
Lifestyle Changes There is no sure way to prevent varicose veins, but steps can be taken to improve circulation and muscle definition. Many of the same measures that will reduce symptoms or discomfort...
View ArticleAlternative Varicose Vein Treatment
Horse Chestnut Seed Extract Horse chestnut seed extract may help with certain circulatory problems in the legs. The extract may also lessen discomfort and swelling associated with varicose veins. Home...
View ArticleTraditional Varicose Vein Treatment
Compression Stockings Compression stockings are often the first treatment to be recommended by doctors. Compression stockings are long socks which are worn all day that put pressure on the legs. This...
View ArticleVaricose Veins Causes
Cause of Varicose veins Blood flows from the heart and through the veins, and then circulates back to the heart. Tiny valves within the veins stop the blood from flowing back down to the legs and lower...
View ArticleVaricose Veins Symptoms
Visible Symptoms Varicose veins usually don’t show any signs before they appear. Varicose veins appear dark blue or purple in most cases, and may bulge from the skin. Spider veins often accompany...
View ArticleVaricose Veins Overview
What Are Varicose Veins? Varicose veins are veins in which blood has backed up. The vein becomes swollen and is visible through the skin. This happens more often in women than men, most commonly in the...
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