It’s estimated that varicose veins will affect 20 percent of all adults at some point in their lives. The twisted, enlarged veins can frequently cause pain, itching, and discomfort. Medical procedures ...

The blood inside your veins is dark red. So, many people wonder why veins look green or blue through the skin instead of red. Veins are types of blood vessels. The other blood vessel types are ...

Our Heart & Vascular Services provide patients with the latest innovations in vascular care and clinical therapies. At University of Utah Health, our board-certified vascular surgeons specialize in ...

If you’ve been covering up your legs because of unsightly knots of bluish veins, have hope: A simple procedure could help, according to an expert in treating varicose veins. Of course, treating ...

Vein ligation and stripping is a minor surgery. It is used to remove a damaged vein and prevent complications of vein damage. If several valves in a vein and the vein itself are heavily damaged, the ...

Varicose veins are swollen blood vessels just below the skin's surface, most often in your legs. They usually have a bluish, bulging, twisting appearance. You may feel aching, redness, itching, or ...

‌Arteries and veins (also called blood vessels) are tubes of muscle that your blood flows through. Arteries carry blood away from the heart to the rest of the body. Veins push blood back to your heart ...

Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins caused by weakened valves that allow blood to pool. While often a cosmetic issue, they can pose health risks like blood clots and skin ulcers. Self-care ...

Ever noticed those bright blue veins popping out on the back of your hands and wondered, “Is this normal or a sign of something serious?” You’re not alone — and the answer might surprise you. Did you ...