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Are Leg Veins Normal? What’s Normal — and What’s Not
If you’ve noticed some new blue lines streaking down your legs, you might be asking yourself: is this normal? It’s a question that strikes many people around the world as they age. Visible veins on the legs, typically referred to as ‘varicose veins,’ are a common...
Which Leg Veins Are Superficial — and Which Are Dangerous?
Veins are visible across the human body. Just take a look at your wrists or ankles — it’s totally normal for some veins to be seeable through the skin while others exist deeper beneath the surface. Additionally, vein patterns are not completely consistent across...
My Varicose Veins Have Red Spots. Why? Will They Go Away?
If you have varicose veins, you are probably used to the many surprises that come with them. New varicose veins, new pains in the area of the veins, new colors surrounding them — these are just some of the many side effects that varicose veins may bring. After a...
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...