Varicose veins may cause cosmetic distress, but they can also cause symptoms related to underlying venous disease. Ambulatory phlebectomy can help remove varicose veins and manage leg discomfort. PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- It's that time of year when we're dusting off our summer clothing, but if you're one of the 30 million people who suffer from varicose veins, you may not be too thrilled to show ...

Understanding the Context

MSN: Varicose veins can be painful and unsightly. Here’s how to treat them. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. Varicose veins — which affect about a third of all adults — look knotty, swollen and twisted.

Key Insights

They can also be “a ... Varicose veins can be painful and unsightly. Here’s how to treat them. Medically reviewed by Danielle McNeil, D.P.M Varicose vein treatments decrease symptoms, prevent complications such as leg pain, blood clots, or sores (ulcers), and sometimes eliminate them. For some ...

Final Thoughts

The Pantagraph: Komaroff: Removing varicose veins may reduce risk of venous insufficiency Q: I have unsightly varicose veins and would like to get them treated. But could that lead to venous insufficiency? A: To answer your question I consulted with my colleague Dr. Celeste Robb-Nicholson, ...