The longer venous ulcers go untreated, the greater is the risk of developing dangerous complications such as gangrene.

But when veins become weak or damaged, some blood can flow backward, often collecting (pooling) in one area. The increased ...

THE term "varicose veins" customarily ... side in 3 and on the right in 6. Although 1 of the other patients suffered from a similar condition simultaneously in the lower extremity the 2 cases ...

Venous stasis dermatitis, or varicose eczema, involves swollen and itchy discolored skin on the lower legs. It usually occurs when venous insufficiency leads to varicose veins. It can lead to ...

(NewsUSA) - As the cold of winter fades, spring brings a fresh sense of renewal—and for many, it’s the first time in months they’ll be showing off their legs again.