Don’t get it twisted. While spider and varicose veins are a source of aesthetic ire for many, there are key, and potentially life-threatening, differences between the two conditions. “The difference ...
Varicose veins are a common vascular issue that affects millions of people worldwide. These enlarged, twisted veins typically appear blue or dark purple and most often develop in the legs.
Up to 40% of adults in the United States have chronic venous insufficiency, a condition in which veins in the legs don't function properly, preventing blood flow back to the heart. Miguel F. Manzur, ...
Do only older adults get vein disease, or can the condition begin earlier in life? A HelloNation article answers this important question by explaining how vein disease affects people of all ages. The ...