Varicose veins are bulging, twisting rope-like veins that appear on the surface of the skin. In addition to their unappealing appearance, these veins can lead to uncomfortable symptoms like achy legs, swelling in the legs and feet and painful cramping,…

Varicose veins have traditionally been seen as a condition that plagues middle-aged women. However, these bulging, twisting veins are not restricted to the female population. As many as 25 percent of men between the ages of 30 and 40 will…