The azygos vein arises as a continuation of the right ascending lumbar vein at the level of the first lumbar intervertebral space. It pierces the diaphragm to the right of the aorta and continues ...

Running from the top of the foot (dorsum) and up the inner sides of the leg, the great saphenous vein is the body’s longest vein. The vein’s primary task is to drain deoxygenated blood from the foot, ...

Varicose veins are enlarged, swollen, twisted veins that you can see through the skin most commonly found in the legs and feet. An extremely common condition, these engorged veins can vary in severity ...

Maintaining the health of our veins is vital for our general well-being, though it’s frequently ignored. Veins carry out an essential duty in transporting blood from diverse body parts back to ...

The portal vein, or hepatic portal vein, is the main blood vessel of the portal venous system (PVS), which delivers blood to the liver from the stomach, intestines, spleen, gallbladder, and pancreas.

From Bhadrasana to Viparita Karani, here are a few yoga asanas that can help in managing the symptoms of varicose veins – suggested by Anshuka Parwani. Varicose veins, also referred to as ...

Varicose and spider veins: Varicose veins are enlarged veins that often twist and can bulge above the surface of the skin. They may be blue, red, or flesh-colored. Spider veins often look like webs.

FILE - This image provided by the Idaho Department of Correction shows Thomas Eugene Creech, Jan. 9, 2009. (Idaho Department of Correction via AP, File) BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho will begin using ...

After successfully shooting a three-pointer with 30 seconds left in the game, Russell celebrates by pointing at the underside of his arm and saying "ice," as if to say he has "ice in his veins" (shown ...

Varicose veins, those twisted and bulging veins often visible under the skin, typically in the legs, are a result of poor blood flow and can lead to discomfort and further complications if untreated.

Varicose veins frequently occur, especially in individuals who spend substantial time either sitting or standing. Compression socks, a particular type of hosiery, can assist in relieving symptoms ...

A specialist in vein health is sounding the alarm for runners to keep an eye out for leg pain, indicating that it could be a warning sign of a serious vascular concern. While pounding the ...