Varicose veins are those irregular shaped veins that are most commonly found in the legs particularly in the calf muscle area. Varicose veins are found mostly on older women and recent survey and research indicate that it is found in largely in men than women. Known cause of varicose veins Varicose veins are found mostly in humans and not in any animals. This is because we walk upright...

Varicose veins are abnormally enlarged veins that appear close to the skin's surface. They occur usually in the calves and thighs and is the result of malfunctioning valves inside the veins as prolonged pressure or obstruction of the veins. Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) has been shown to be as effective as conventional treatments such as compression stockings for relieving the...

What are varicose veins ? Varicose veins are abnormally enlarged veins usually found in the thigh and leg. In most of cases, these large and often unsightly veins are more of a cosmetic nuisance. These veins connect with the main veins of the leg and play a small role in the transfer of blood to the heart. The veins become more noticeable as we reach our thirties and forties and are...

Varicose veins are large, raised, swollen blood vessels that twist and turn. They usually develop in the legs and can be seen through the skin. Spider veins are smaller, red, purple, and blue vessels that are also twisted and turning. Spider veins are easily visible through the skin as well. Like varicose veins, they are most often seen on the legs or face. Both are common more so in...

We all know what varicose veins look like-the hardened, bulging blue knots standing out in the legs which are caused, some people say, by heredity but which are likely to have been made for worse by neglect. The valves which control the flow of blood in veins and arteries collapse as a result of poor circulation which can be caused by carrying too much weight, especially during pregnancy. ...