The swollen, twisted, and discolored veins that are characteristic of varicose veins occur when blood pools in the legs and distorts the veins. Blood is returned to the heart via a network of veins through??out the body, and the veins in the legs have the difficult task of directing blood to flow uphill. A series of valves in the veins keeps the blood from flowing backwards, but the valves can be...

Many other quack remedies for varicose veins abound. A warm poultice made from the mashed roots of the comfrey (Symphytum officinale) plant is said to offer relief. This herb is rich in allantoin which supposedly accounts for the healing properties of the plant. No controlled studies, however, support this claim. Moreover, comfrey is potentially toxic. It contains small amounts of...

Varicose veins are those swollen veins right under the skin. They can be dark purple or blue-ish and look twisted, ropey and bulging - but what exactly causes them - and is there anything that can be done to prevent them? Varicose Vein Causes: They form when valves in the veins that are supposed to direct blood flow towards your heart stop working correctly and, as a result,...

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For some people, treating varicose veins may not just be for medical reason. If you have varicose veins, instead of just causing you pain or discomfort on the affected areas, it might also be something that hurts your confidence because of the unsightly marks which appear on your skin. These dark blue and purple veins might be something that you want to hide or diminish altogether. To get rid of...