Are Varicose Veins Ever Dangerous?

Varicose veins can be caused by weakened valves or walls in the veins

Monday, October 05, 2015 Varicose Veins and Spider Veins Varicose veins can be caused be weakened valves in the veins or weakened walls of the veins, or by inflammation in the veins (phlebitis). Read more ... Related Reading • Varicose Veins Before-and-After Pictures Today's Health News •  Obesity Won't Affect Joint Surgery Safety, Study Finds •  Climate Change May Lead to Low Newborn Weights in Poorer Nations •  Migrating Birds May Bring Exotic Ticks to U.S. •  Childhood Brain Tumor Survivors May Have Memory Troubles •  Transgender Discrimination Linked to Risky Health Behaviors •  Higher-Volume Rehab Centers Better for Hip Fracture Recovery: Study •  Study Links Early Infections to Celiac Risk •  Keytruda Approved for Leading Form of Lung Cancer •  Expert Offers Car Seat Safety Tips •  Zip Line Injuries on the Rise •  Health Tip: Live Better With Asthma •  Health Tip: Climate Can Affect Allergies •  'Tweeners' Who Think Pot Is Cool More Likely to Drink and Drive Later: Study Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   Diseases and Conditions   MedicineNet Home From Our WebMD Sponsors Care for Aortic Stenosis? Follow Us       MedicineNet Newsletters Sign up for the NEW MedicineNet newsletters today! New specialty newsletters include Skin Care & Conditions and Arthritis. MedicineNet Newsletters » Quizzes • Is Psoriasis Contagious? • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) • Dental (Oral) Health Top Viewed Articles • Height and Cancer Risk • Gut Bacteria and Asthma Risk • Ovarian Hormone Therapy • Sweet Drinks Damage Heart • Lung Cancer Differences Picture Slideshows • Joint-Friendly Fitness Routines • Psoriasis Treatments • Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis • Habits That Wreck Teeth • Atrial Fibrillation Guide Latest Pet Health Content • Chocolate and Dogs • Food for Diabetic Cats • Pet Deshedding Tools • Diseases From Pets • Halt Destructive Chewing Bonus PDF Booklet Infectious Diseases Book