Help for varicose veins
Q: I have varicose veins that are becoming more prominent. What can I do to prevent them from getting worse? What are my options if I want to have them removed? A: Varicose veins — those dark blue or purple leg veins that bulge just beneath the skin’s surface — leave many sufferers feeling self-conscious. […]
Varicose veins common during pregnancy
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: Are there any risks for women with varicose veins during pregnancy? A: Varicose veins — veins swollen with blood that appear beneath the skin as swollen purple vessels — are more common during pregnancy. That’s because blood volume increases during pregnancy and the growing uterus places extra […]
Get a leg up on varicose veins
Varicose veins–those dark blue or purple leg veins that bulge just beneath the skin’s surface–leave many sufferers feeling self-conscious. But beyond the cosmetic considerations, pooling of excess blood in the lower extremities can cause painful leg swelling and skin ulcers. Varicose veins, which affect about 25 percent of adults, are generally not life-threatening, but the […]
