/oss/taxonomy/term/7550/all en /oss/article/medical-student-contributors/navigating-twisted-world-varicose-veins <p>Varicose veins, also known as varicosities, are swollen, twisted veins that lie just beneath the surface of the skin. They’re usually found in the legs but can also form in other parts of the body. Varicose veins appear as blue or purple squiggles. They’re nature’s roadmap, reminding us that life’s journey sometimes takes a more twisted path than expected.</p> Fri, 10 May 2024 13:47:12 +0000 Hosna Akhgary 9943 at /oss