Article: Health Zone - Hypochondriac Corner: Have I got varicose veins... or vein clotting?(Features)

Article: Varicose Veins
Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine;      700+ words ...Varicose veins Definition Varicose veins are dilated, tortuous, elongated superficial veins that appear most often in the legs. Description Varicose veins, also called varicosities, are seen most often in the legs ...

Article: Varicose veins: It's not a lost cause
Chicago Sun-Times;  May 11, 1992 ;     700+ words ...Are varicose veins the bane of aging? Women, in particular ... often say, "Well, my mother had varicose veins and lived with them. Now I have to ... a Mayo Clinic vascular surgeon. Varicose veins frequently are an inherited trait ...

Varicose veins.(Senior Health Advisor 2006)(care and ...
Clinical Reference Systems;  November 1, 2006 ;     700+ words ...What are varicose veins? Varicose veins are veins close to the skin that are swollen or stretched. Veins in the legs and pelvic area are most often affected. Varicose veins are more common in women. They can appear at any time in ...

Varicose veins.(Adult Health Advisor 2007)(Disease/Disorder ...
Clinical Reference Systems;  May 31, 2007 ;     700+ words ...What are varicose veins? Varicose veins are veins close to the skin that are swollen or stretched. Veins in the legs and pelvic area are most often affected. Varicose veins are more common in women. They can appear at any time in ...

Varicose veins.(Senior Health Advisor)(Disease/Disorder ...
Clinical Reference Systems;  November 1, 2008 ;     700+ words ...What are varicose veins? Varicose veins are veins close to the skin that are swollen or stretched. Veins in the legs and pelvic area are most often affected. Varicose veins are more common in women. They can appear at any time in ...

Varicose Veins.(Women's Health Advisor ...
Clinical Reference Systems;  May 31, 2007 ;     700+ words ...What are varicose veins? Varicose veins are veins close to the skin that are swollen or stretched. Veins in the legs and pelvic area are most often affected. Varicose veins are more common in women. They can appear at any time in ...

Article: Varicose Veins; Key Q&A.
NWHRC Health Center - Varicose Veins;  March 17, 2005 ;     700+ words ...* What causes varicose veins? Both your leg muscles and valves ... vein to bulge or twist. * Are varicose veins dangerous, or just more of a cosmetic ... unsightly, superficial or visible varicose veins are usually harmless. If you are ...