The itchy skin that can affect varicose vein sufferers often is diagnosed as either venous stasis dermatitis or venous eczema. Although not often talked about, this symptom can occur when blood builds ...

Varicose veins — those swollen, twisted veins in the legs that can be dark green, purple or blue — are more than just a cosmetic issue. They also can lead to serious medical issues. Resulting from ...

Although varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) both affect the veins, these two conditions have different causes, involve different kinds of veins, and have unique symptoms. One is also more ...

Have you ever witnessed your legs all puffed up with a spider-like vein formation? That is not just a cosmetic concern; it is an underlying symptom of a circulatory issue in the legs, also known as ...

Don’t get it twisted. While spider and varicose veins are a source of aesthetic ire for many, there are key, and potentially life-threatening, differences between the two conditions. “The difference ...

Venous insufficiency is a problem with the flow of blood from the veins of the legs back to the heart. It's also called chronic venous insufficiency or chronic venous stasis. Your veins bring blood ...

At University of Utah Health, our specialists in Heart & Vascular Services and Cosmetic Services provide leading-edge, high-quality patient care for vein treatment. For serious cases of varicose veins ...

When the veins in the legs function properly, they carry blood to your heart. But when they start to malfunction, they may carry blood in the opposite direction, causing it to pool in your legs and ...

Our Heart & Vascular Services provide patients with the latest innovations in vascular care and clinical therapies. At University of Utah Health, our board-certified vascular surgeons specialize in ...

Varicose veins during pregnancy are very common. For most women, they are usually a harmless result of the pregnancy itself. Pressure from the uterus on the circulatory system causes blood to back up ...