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Varicose Veins Topic Overview - WebMD
Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins near the surface of the skin. They most commonly develop in the legs and ankles.
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/varicose-veins-topic-overview
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Varicose Veins - NHS Choices
Varicose veins are swollen and enlarged veins that are usually blue or dark purple. They may also be lumpy, bulging or twisted in appearance.
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Varicose-veins/Pages/Whatarevaricoseveins.aspx
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Varicose Veins - Mayo Clinic
Varicose veins - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment and self-care of this circulatory condition.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/varicose-veins/home/ovc-20178078
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Varicose Veins: Click for Facts About Symptoms and Remedies - emedicinehealth
Varicose veins are thought to be inherited, or caused by pregnancy, obesity, prolonged standing, age, straining (chronic cough, enlarged prostate, constipation, etc.). Several modalities and surgery procedures are available for treatment of varicose veins.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/varicose_veins/article_em.htm
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Varicose Veins - MedlinePlus
Your veins have one-way valves that help keep blood flowing toward your heart. If the valves are weak or damaged, blood can back up and pool in your veins. This causes the veins to swell, which can lead to varicose veins.
https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/varicoseveins.html
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Varicose Veins - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
Wikipedia's information about varicose veins.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varicose_veins
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Understanding Varicose Veins - WebMD
Learn more from WebMD about the causes of varicose veins, a problem that affects up to 60% of all Americans.
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/understanding-varicose-veins-basics
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Varicose Veins: Get the Facts on Treatment and Symptoms - Medicine Net
Learn about varicose veins and spider veins, causes like a sedentary lifestyle, pregnancy, weight gain, pregnancy, and prolonged standing. Treatments include sclerotherapy, and surgery.
http://www.medicinenet.com/varicose_veins/article.htm
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Varicose Veins - VascularWeb
Varicose veins are swollen veins that you can see through your skin. They often look blue, bulging, and twisted. Left untreated, varicose veins may worsen over time.
https://vascular.org/patient-resources/vascular-conditions/varicose-veins
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Varicose Veins - Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders - Merck Manuals Consumer Version
Learn about Varicose Veins symptoms, diagnosis and treatment in the Merck Manual. HCP and Vet versions too!
http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/heart-and-blood-vessel-disorders/venous-disorders/varicose-veins
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Varicose Veins: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis - Healthline
Half of all Americans over age 50 have varicose veins, also known as varicoses or varicosities. Here's a look at the symptoms and how to manage this condition.
http://www.healthline.com/health/varicose-veins
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Varicose Veins and Spider Veins: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology - Medscape
Varicose veins and telangiectasia (spider veins) are the visible surface manifestations of an underlying problem with reverse venous flow, which is also termed venous insufficiency syndrome.
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1085530-overview
