which stretches veins and even slowly leaks into ankle and leg tissue, causing swelling. Aside from the "purple snake" effect, varicose veins can cramp or throb at night. So much blood pools into ...

When your lymphatic system isn't able to maintain excess fluid properly (such as due to an underlying condition) you may ...

and the small saphenous vein (SSV). The GSV runs from the medial ankle to the groin, joining the common femoral vein at the saphenofemoral junction. The SSV runs from the lateral ankle to the ...

Not so fast. [READ: Tips for Swollen Ankles and Feet.] The Spider Vein Consultation At the initial consultation, I changed into a size XXL paper culottes (one-size-fits-no-one), before the ...

UK-based Medical News Today says, "In rare cases, ankle swelling may be a sign of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which is more serious and requires medical treatment." The Mayo Clinic adds that "the ...

Q. My mother had varicose veins in her legs and now I’m getting them. She put up with them. I don’t want to. So how do I get rid of them? A. Varicose veins are twisted and enlarged ...