March 2022

Many people are familiar with varicose veins and spider veins. These conditions affect comfort level and appearance by making veins visible and achy. What is often missed is that both varicose veins and spider veins are symptoms of venous insufficiency. This broader term describes what is happening in the veins that are starting to swell. […]

Varicose veins aren’t just a cosmetic problem, these ropy, bulging veins are also very uncomfortable. The reason varicose veins develop is that the valves that are supposed to close to prevent blood from backflowing grow weak. This can happen for a few different reasons. Weight is one factor but, in many cases, it is a