Medically reviewed by Katrina Carter, DPT Causes of swollen feet and ankles include standing for long periods, excess salt ...

minor spider veins, edema, DVT, post-surgery, swelling in ankles calf feet, enlarged bulging veins, pregnant nursing expecting mothers, travel, tired aching legs, muscle recovery post cardio ...

I soon learned these were spider veins and varicose veins. I shrugged it off at the time, but the veins got worse, more appeared and they sort of hurt too. I thought of my father’s legs. No offense, ...

Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins near the surface of the skin. They're most common in the legs and ankles. They usually aren't serious. Sclerotherapy uses an injection of a special chemical ...

Compression socks or stockings hug your calves in a way that encourages blood flow in the legs. One study in The Lancet found ...

By applying gentle pressure to your calves and ankles, compression socks help prevent ... which helps protect against varicose veins and weakened veins over time. Whether your goal is to stay ...

"How do you know about my ankles?" Hoult responded. "My mum got me compression socks. Apparently because I’m tall, I’m at risk of deep vein thrombosis." According to the NHS, some people may be at ...