A blood clot behind your knee can cause swelling and pain. It can become serious if not treated. The popliteal vein runs up the back of the knee and carries blood from the lower leg to the heart.

The veins in your legs carry blood back up to your heart. They have one-way valves that keep blood from flowing back downward. When you have chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), these valves can't ...

Those bulging, twisted blood vessels snaking down your legs aren’t just a cosmetic concern. For millions of Americans, varicose veins represent a silent health crisis that’s far more serious than most ...

Varicose veins are bulging, sometimes bluish veins that look like cords running just beneath the surface of your skin. They usually affect the legs, ankles, and feet. Varicose veins that are visibly ...

Varicose veins are enlarged veins that are visible through the skin and may appear as blue or purple twisted, knot-like cords. Varicose veins can occur anywhere in the body, but are more commonly ...

Question: I have been experiencing swelling of my legs that seems to get worse as the day goes on. My doctor said I have something called venous insufficiency but did not explain what this is exactly.

Every year, millions of people develop dangerous blood clots in their legs without realizing the life-threatening risk growing within their bodies. These formations, medically known as deep vein ...

Local vein care practice encourages patients to recognize common warning signs that may indicate underlying vein ...

If you have varicose veins — those dark blue or purple leg veins that bulge above the skin’s surface — you may dread wearing beachwear and other clothes that expose your legs. But the problem may not ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Getting those nasty-looking leg veins treated might do more than just improve a person’s appearance; it can help a person feel better, too. For those who notice a heaviness or achy ...

You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to understand that your legs do a lot of the work when it comes to running – and that the stronger and healthier your lower limbs, the more powerful, resilient ...