Veins are compressible structures that return your blood that lacks oxygen to your heart. In your lower legs, there are several ways your veins can appear atypically — reticular veins are one example.

Q Last year I developed deep vein thrombosis (DVT) — blood clots in my legs — during a long international flight. One of the clots got loose and went to my lungs. I’m fine now and am off all ...

Bulging blood vessels can appear on the forehead, especially as people age. High blood pressure, stress, sun exposure, vein dysfunction, pregnancy, and other factors can contribute to the appearance ...

Spider veins and varicose veins are caused by weakness or damage in the veins. Varicose veins are typically larger, but both are externally visible. Both commonly occur in the legs. Spider veins can ...