If you have a protruding vein, you may be wondering if it could be a varicose vein and if you should consult a vein doctor. According to the MayoClinic, veins could be varicose veins if they are painful, dark purple or bluish colored or if they are twisted, rope-like or bulging. Your symptoms could also include achy, heavy feelings in your legs, burning or itching around the veins or pain that worsens after sitting or standing for a long time. › Continue reading
Not everyone who has varicose veins will develop a serious condition like a leg ulcer. But varicose veins do tend to get worse gradually over the years. Individual veins may get worse–protrude more, cover more of your leg, and so on. And you may simply develop additional varicose veins. › Continue reading
If you suffer from achy legs, or have unsightly veins or blue marks on your legs, then your vein doctor may diagnose you with a medical condition called venous reflux disease.
Varicose veins are a common problem and are sometimes not a major health concern to patients. However, there are times, according to the Mayo Clinic’s varicose veins site, that varicose veins and other vascular diseases can cause aching pain and discomfort and can even lead to more serious problems; problems such as circulatory troubles. Any visible vein symptoms may be an indicator that there is a larger contributory vein disease that you just can’t see. It’s always a good idea to see a doctor or vein specialist who can tell you if there are any underlying issues with your veins. If you do, in fact, have a larger underlying vein disease, make sure to get it treated because if you don’t, your disease may persist. › Continue reading
Since the use of male enhancement drugs (sildenafil, trade name Viagra) is becoming extremely widespread, and those drugs work by relaxing blood vessels, it’s important to know whether you should have any concerns about taking it if you also have varicose veins. › Continue reading
Varicose veins are veins with very specific signs and symptoms like leg pain or swelling. So what are the top symptoms of varicose veins? Let’s take a quick look. › Continue reading
If you have a protruding vein, you may be wondering if it could be a varicose vein and if you should consult a vein doctor. According to the MayoClinic, veins could be varicose veins if they are painful, dark purple or bluish colored or if they are twisted, rope-like or bulging. Your symptoms could also include achy, heavy feelings in your legs, burning or itching around the veins or pain that worsens after sitting or standing for a long time. › Continue reading
Not everyone who has varicose veins will develop a serious condition like a leg ulcer. But varicose veins do tend to get worse gradually over the years. Individual veins may get worse–protrude more, cover more of your leg, and so on. And you may simply develop additional varicose veins. 
Varicose veins are a common problem and are sometimes not a major health concern to patients. However, there are times, according to the 
Varicose veins are veins with very specific signs and symptoms like leg pain or swelling. So what are the top symptoms of varicose veins? Let’s take a quick look. 