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Can Varicose Veins Burst?
If you’ve ever searched the internet for more information about your varicose veins, you’ve probably come across one or two horror stories. Online, you’ll find tales of varicose veins bursting, recollections of a slight cut to a varicose vein causing untold bleeding,...
Are My Spider Veins Getting Worse?
You’re looking in the mirror when you suddenly notice something on your leg — spider veins. Maybe you’ve seen them there before, but now they appear bigger, almost as if they are extending across your leg. Could it be that your spider veins have gotten worse? We’re...
Are Varicose Veins Always Visible? Invisible Varicose Veins & You
For many, varicose veins are a cosmetic problem. Some view their coiled blue pattern as an eyesore; others just don’t like the way they look on their legs, leading to self-confidence issues. When the problems aren’t cosmetic, they can have a very real impact on a...
Why Do I Only Have Varicose Veins in One Leg?
As hot weather means that shorts season is still ongoing, you’ve probably become fairly well acquainted with the look of your bare legs. Maybe, you’ve noticed some spider or varicose veins across both legs, something we’ve covered extensively on this site. But you...
Can Varicose Veins Cause Knee Pain?
When you have varicose veins, they can be — or appear to be — the source of a lot of hardships. Aches, pains, itches, and more can all be feasibly attributed to these stubborn little veins in your legs. But sometimes, the side effects of varicose veins can surprise...
Does Summer Make Varicose Veins Worse?
Wisconsin isn’t usually known for its nice weather, but as the days get longer and the sun starts shining into our offices, we’re reminded of the nice, warm days to come — and the issues hot temperatures can present for those suffering from varicose veins. Many people...
What To Do If You Injure Your Varicose Veins
One problem that tends to concern people with varicose veins is their vulnerability to injury. Varicose veins can stick out from the skin, leaving them prone to cuts, scrapes, and bruises — and if one isn’t careful, these minor injuries can have major consequences. ...
Will spider veins disappear after pregnancy?
While spider veins can develop for many reasons, one of the most prominent is pregnancy. We know — pregnancy is already hard enough, and adding on the additional stress of newly-visible spider veins seems pretty unfair. Thankfully, we have good news on this front:...
Can Veins Cause Pain?
Countless adults are in your same position. Seemingly out of nowhere, you start to get a striking or burning pain in your legs. Looking down, you notice some veins making their way to the surface of your skin, veins that hadn’t...
Why Are My Legs Swollen?
If you’ve noticed that one or both of your legs are beginning to swell, don’t panic — here’s the information you need to understand why your legs are swelling, how to get your legs to stop swelling now, and how to prevent your...