Uterine fibroids, or leiomyomas, are muscular tumors that are typically not cancerous. As the name implies, they form in the uterine wall where they can be the size of an apple seed or grow to the size of a softball. In rare cases, they can be even larger. A woman may have a single fibroid, […]
Causes of Varicose Veins in Adults
Varicose veins, also called varicoses or varicosities, happen when your veins become enlarged, dilated and overfilled with blood. Varicose veins typically appear swollen and raised, and they’re bluish-purple or red in color. They’re often painful and may appear swollen. Varicose veins are a condition common in women, although over 30 percent of all adults have […]