Varicose veins – Part 1: What are varicose veins?
Swollen, twisted veins can crop up on our legs at any time of life, but particularly as we get older. These varicose veins can lead to a number of other problems. What causes varicose veins and what happens once you have them? Esteemed vascular surgeon Ms Sophie Renton is here with answers.
How to minimise haemorrhoid pain
Haemorrhoids are common – over half of us will have haemorrhoids at some point in life. Because of this, demand for treatment is huge and can involve quite a long wait. So what can you do in the meantime to manage the pain? We asked leading venous surgeon Prof Mark Whiteley for his top tips.
Spider veins (also known as thread veins) are small pink or purple visually prominent blood vessels seen most often on the lower limbs, but they can occur on any part of the body. Mr Ian Franklin, an experienced vascular surgeon, explains what spider veins are, their causes, and how they can be treated.
The truth about bulging hand veins
Some people are not bothered if the veins on their hands are visible. For others, prominent bulging hand veins can feel like a nightmare – unsightly or even a sign of their age. What causes hand veins to bulge and what can be done? Leading vascular surgeon and pioneer in endothermal laser ablation Mr David Greenstein explains.
Aortic aneurysm in the abdomen
Our blood vessels are very important, carrying blood, oxygen, and nutrients around our bodies to keep us alive. Therefore weak spots on the blood vessel walls known as aneurysms can be a serious problem. But what exactly is an aortic aneurysm? What happens when you have one in your abdomen? Expert Mr Barun Majumder explains.
Pelvic congestion syndrome: don’t suffer in silence
You might have never heard of pelvic congestion syndrome, but it’s estimated to affect nearly 10% of women . Pelvic congestion syndrome occurs when you get varicose veins in your pelvic area and these veins push on the bladder, bowel and pelvic floor. In this article we ask celebrated vascular surgeon Mr Mark Whiteley what causes pelvic congestion syndrome and how it can be treated.
Leg ulcers are chronic sores found on the leg or foot, which can be very painful and debilitating. Leading vascular surgeon Mr Ian Franklin is a specialist in leg ulcers and explains the risk factor, treatment and whether it can return.
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.
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