What causes varicose veins, and are they a health risk?

Veins have valves in them to control the flow of blood. When the valves are damaged, the blood backs up in the veins. Rubbing them won't help and may make them worse. It is usually due ...

You may be able to prevent them or at least minimize them. Here are some tips: 鈥? Exercise daily. Even just a brisk walk around the block can help your circulation. 鈥? Strive to keep within t...

try webmd.com or familydoctor.org

try wearing support hose or support socks, it might help because the veins get inflamed. Try to keep your feet elevated as much as possible when you're not working. Congrats to you!

I havent heard of leeches for varicose veins.... I have heard of leaches being used for different surgeries to help restore blood flow to areas distal (farther out on body) from the surgical sight....

No, I can't say I have...Odd and unappealing, lol.

Yeah, they are nasty

Well first of all if your pregnant then these things will pop up. Especially the stretch marks. As far as varicose veins and spider veins thoe are usually hereditary or due to a change in hormones ...