and the sclerosant is injected into the varicose vein. The procedure is done in a doctor's office or clinic and takes 5 to 30 minutes, depending on how many varicose veins are treated and how big they ...

This can allow blood to leak backward. Fluid can pool in the legs. This can lead to problems that include varicose veins. Your doctor can diagnose venous insufficiency by examining your legs and by ...

“Varicose veins are the bigger, bulging, twisted veins that you often see running down someone’s legs,” said Dr. Justin Ha, a physician and vein specialist with Metro Vein Centers. A common ...