By Dr. Saurabh Joshi Deepak (78, name changed) had been suffering from varicose veins in his left leg (swollen due to ...

Varicose veins is a condition wherein tiny valves inside blood vessels don’t function well which eventually causes the blood to flow backwards. This causes them to swell. The condition usually ...

As the cold of winter fades, spring brings a fresh sense of renewal—and for many, it’s the first time in months they’ll be showing off their legs again.

Venous stasis dermatitis, or varicose eczema, involves swollen and itchy discolored skin on the lower legs. It usually occurs when venous insufficiency leads to varicose veins. It can lead to ...

Aside from the "purple snake" effect, varicose veins can cramp or throb at night. So much blood pools into the legs, that it can cause the legs to feel heavy and leaden. If clear fluid from the ...

Although valve reflux contributes to the underlying pathophysiology of varicose veins, the cause of primary valve failure is less understood. There is no consensus as to whether primary valve ...

Varicose veins often appear during menopause. Know why here. Varicose veins can be really painful and may be the cause for social embarrassment too. Know how to deal with them naturally.

"This leads to increased pressure on veins, especially in the lower legs and feet, heightening the chances of varicose veins developing," he adds. "Coffee might not seem like an obvious culprit, but ...

Similarly, alcohol can also contribute to the worsening of varicose veins. But according to Dr Finigan, it’s not the alcohol itself that’s the root cause, but rather its effect on the body’s ...