How to stop varicose veins from coming back
Varicose veins recurrence is extremely common and can be frustrating if you've spent considerable money on treatment. But get your treatment right the first time and you can reduce your chances of recurrence as much as possible. In this article celebrated vascular surgeon Professor Mark Whiteley explains what patients should look for in a quality clinic.
Varicose veins – who gets them, and when do they need treatment?
An estimated 3% of the population is affected by varicose veins. But treatment has advanced enormously over the last 20 years, so we spoke to top vascular surgeon Mr Gary Maytham to find out what treatment looks like today.
FAQs: varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis
Mr Harpual Flora is a leading vascular surgeon and expert in varicose veins and here he answers all of our questions on both varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis.
Professor Mark Whiteley, leading vascular expert and founder of The Whiteley Clinic, explains leg ulcers and how they can be treated with the clinic’s help. The Whiteley Clinic has achieved an 85% cure rate for patients presenting with leg ulcers over the last 12 years.
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What is pelvic congestion syndrome?
We've all heard of varicose veins in the legs but over 40% of women can also experience them in the pelvis. Expert interventional radiologist Dr Leto Mailli discusses the signs of pelvic congestion syndrome.
How can you avoid deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and maintain healthy veins?
Leading consultant vascular surgeon, Mr David Greenstein explains what you can do to avoid developing deep vein thrombosis on long-haul flights, and how to maintain healthy veins.
You and your sweat – is it hyperhidrosis?
Are you sweating a lot? More than you feel is normal? Discover hyperhydrosis - what causes excessive sweating and how is it treated?
Varicose veins: is treatment with sedation the best option for you?
Leading vascular and venous surgeon, Mr David Greenstein explains all about varicose veins, including the causes, symptoms, and treatment options, and whether you should consider sedation when having treatment.
Varicose veins and thread veins: what's the difference and how are they treated?
Varicose veins and thread veins are a common problem among UK adults - particularly among women, who more commonly experience the two. However, what's the difference? What are the symptoms, and is treatment always necessary?
What is the difference between spider veins and varicose veins?
Spider veins are fairly common, and appear more often in women than men, but what are they, what causes them, how are they different from varicose veins, and how can they be removed? We take a look at the answers here.
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