Varicose veins, one of the most common conditions among aging people, can cause the veins to itch. The skin closer to your lower calf and ankle is likelier to experience this itching. Varicose veins may not only itch but also make your legs feel heavier, making it difficult for you to walk. This itching causes […]
Do you notice veins bulging out of your skin? Are these veins colored blue and purple? These unusual things can make people suspicious of their appearance. These distinctive veins are named varicose veins. Varicose veins are initially dark purple and blue and seem twisted, bulged, or lumpy. These veins do not cause any significant or […]
Many people complain about enlarged, twisted veins, known as varicose veins. These block the blood flow causing many problems. Sometimes, it is a cosmetic issue; however, it may cause pain at other times. Under severe conditions, it may cause complications like phlebitis, blood clots, and skin ulcers. There may be different treatments and alternative therapies […]
Fashion trends fluctuate due to various social, cultural, and economic developments. More shoppers are choosing eco-friendly and animal-free clothing options in recent years, indicating a growing trend toward sustainable and ethical fashion. However, some fashion trends might increase the chance of varicose veins, a common vascular problem. Varicose veins are swollen and twisted veins visible […]
Are there any bluish-purple things bulging out on your legs? Well, those can be varicose veins. Bulging veins can be very prominent and enlarged veins that will appear blue or purple. This phenomenon is very easy to identify because it happens close to the surface of one’s skin and typically occurs in the areas of […]
People having varicose veins are very familiar with the uncomfortable symptoms that come with it, i.e., pain, cramps, heaviness, itching, and bulging. But people don’t realize that these can lead to even worse conditions related to the vascular system. Hence, it is important to know that varicose veins can lead to cancer. When discussing the […]
A rare congenital (found at birth) malformation involves abnormal growth of bone and soft tissues along with problems in the development of the lymph and blood vessels. It is also known as Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome, occurs most frequently in the lower limb, and is not very common in the upper extremities and trunk. It was found […]
Chronic venous insufficiency is a body condition related to blood vessel issues. A person suffering from such a condition would be seen asking, ‘why are my legs turning blue?’ the answer is hemosiderin staining. It is when the color of your lower legs becomes discolored and looks like bruises. Hemosiderin Staining: Let us look into […]
Veins, a focal part of our circulatory system, carry the oxygen-depleted red blood back to a person’s heart for re-oxygenation. But the question is, why do my veins appear green if the blood is red? This condition may depend on your skin’s undertone, the amount of fat in your body, or your BMI. You don’t […]
Venous ablation is a procedure that closes off the varicose veins. Varicose veins are twisted, abnormally enlarged veins near the surface of the skin. The blood flows from the heart to the legs through arteries and travels back to the heart through veins. Veins have one-way valves that allow the blood to return from the […]
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