Varicose Veins Directory
Varicose veins usually appear on the legs as raised, swollen, twisted blood vessels that can be seen through the skin. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about what causes varicose veins, what they look like, how to treat them, and much more.
Medical Reference
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The Basics of Varicose Veins
Learn more from WebMD about the causes of varicose veins, a problem that affects up to 60% of all Americans.
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Varicose Veins
WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of varicose veins and spider veins.
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Chronic Venous Insufficiency: What to Know
Learn about chronic venous insifficiency and what happens when the veins in your legs stop working right.
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Varicose Veins Treatments
Learn more from WebMD about medical and nonmedical treatments for varicose veins.
Features
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New Treatments for Varicose Veins
The real, working venous system for the legs lies deeper within the leg. This is good news, because it means that if the surface veins become varicose, they can be removed or destroyed without ruining circulation to the leg.
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Spider Vein-Free Legs Can Be Yours
A safe and easy treatment for spider veins, sclerotherapy, causes veins to clump together or clot and become less apparent.
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No More Cover-Ups
What's sarong about your body? Nothing that a few products and procedures (and sit-ups) can't take care of in time for fun in the sun this summer.