When we look at our legs we see veins and think: “are those varicose veins, will what I see become varicose veins”? We talk a great deal about VARICOSE VEINS on this site, so we want to occasionally revist the definition for you.

Here is an article prepared by the Mayo Clinic staff which is available in it’s entirety at:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/Varicose-veins/DS00256

Varicose veins are gnarled, enlarged veins. Any vein may become varicose, but the veins most commonly affected are those in your legs and feet. That’s because standing and walking upright increases the pressure in the veins of your lower body.
For many people, varicose veins and spider veins — a common, mild variation of varicose veins — are simply a cosmetic concern. For other people, varicose veins can cause aching pain and discomfort. Sometimes varicose veins lead to more-serious problems. Varicose veins may also signal a higher risk of other circulatory problems. Treatment may involve self-care measures or procedures by your doctor to close or remove veins.

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