A study, published in the Journal of Hepatology, found once hepatitis C infection has healed, portal vein hypertension also heals, according to Medical Xpress. Researchers performed portal vein ...

Phlebitis is a condition characterized by the inflammation of a vein, most commonly occurring in the legs. It can develop in veins close to the surface of the skin (superficial phlebitis) or in deeper ...

Several factors can increase a person’s risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) development. Examples include injury to the veins, hormonal changes, reduced blood flow, certain health conditions, and more.

Varicose veins are largely regarded as a cosmetic problem, the kind that affects appearance more than health. The post From ...

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 ...

The appearance of thick, twisty varicose veins can be a bit scary. It is normal to wonder if the protruding veins are a sign of a potential cardiac concern. How do varicose veins affect the heart and ...