After the NHS announced they were withdrawing routine treatment of varicose veins last year, numerous patients have been left to suffer alone. GPs are turning away patients complaining of varicose vein symptoms, telling them they can only step in if they develop open sores. Unable to cope with the pain associated with venous disease, this […]
A new Japanese study has revealed that recurrent miscarriages and Endometriosis may increase the risk of Venous Thromboembolism. These new risk factors could prove crucial for ensuring pregnant women at high risk of the condition can be monitored and treated correctly. So, what is Venous Thromboembolism and what exactly did the new study find? What […]
It’s often thought that varicose veins are a ‘women’s problem’ and certainly many more women seek treatment due to unhappiness with the appearance of their legs, but actually a similar number of men are affected, with that number rising in both sexes as they get older. Varicose veins typically are a cosmetic problem and that […]
Although varicose veins are largely viewed as a cosmetic issue, the truth is, they can link to other, more serious health issues. One of the more serious conditions which is linked to venous disease is diabetes. Here, we’ll look at the link between diabetes and varicose veins and what to do if you suspect you […]
Varicose vein removal has been listed as one of the biggest aesthetic trends for 2019. Each year, we see new emerging trends within the cosmetic surgery and aesthetic market, but this is the first-time varicose vein removal has made it onto the list. Here, we’ll look at why varicose vein removal is dominating the market […]
There’s a lot of reasons varicose veins can develop over your lifetime, but could it be down to the type of exercise that you do? Weightlifting, for example, is a popular yet strenuous activity. You’ll often notice the veins in your legs bulging after a workout. So, could these be varicose veins? Here, you’ll discover whether […]
In the past, the treatment options for painful and unsightly varicose veins typically covered two extremes – the use of compression stockings or vein stripping, a surgical procedure that removes the offending veins from the legs. During a vein stripping procedure, the vein is removed through incisions made in the groin or behind the knee. […]
Surgeons are seeing an increase in the number of patients opting for fast, discreet procedures such as varicose vein removal. Harper’s Bazaar recently detailed the ‘cosmetic tweakments’ it expected to soar in popularity in 2019, and same day varicose vein removal techniques made the list Here, you’ll discover more about same day varicose vein removal […]
Worried about baring your legs this summer because of unsightly varicose veins? If so, you’re certainly not alone. Recent research has discovered that approximately two-thirds of Brits try to cover up their legs in summer due to the shame of either stretch marks, excess weight or varicose veins. While it is understandable to be self-conscious […]
If you’ve been searching for varicose vein remedies online, one solution you’ll come across is witch hazel. Commonly used for its medicinal properties, witch hazel is said to ease the aches and pains caused by varicose veins. Some sources even claim it can eliminate spider and varicose veins altogether. So, is it really a viable […]