Medical articles of Varicose veins

16/08/2024
Mr Nicholas Wilson
Vascular Surgeon
Endovenous laser treatment for varicose veins
Endovenous laser treatment (EVLT) is a highly effective and minimally invasive solution for treating varicose veins, offering an alternative to traditional surgical procedures. Mr Nicholas Wilson, renowned consultant vascular surgeon, provides an expert insight into EVLT, how it works, and what you can expect from the treatment.
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26/06/2024
Mr Michael Gaunt
Consultant Vascular Surgeon
Varicose and thread veins: Causes, symptoms, and treatments
Varicose veins and thread veins are common conditions that affect many people. Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins usually found in the legs, while thread veins, or spider veins, are smaller and often appear red or blue, typically on the face and legs. In his latest online article, Mr Michael Gaunt examines the causes, symptoms, treatments, and prevention strategies for both varicose and thread veins, helping you understand and manage these conditions better.
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24/06/2024
Mr Mohamed Abdelhamid
Vascular Surgeon
Varicose veins: what is the best treatment method?
Expert consultant vascular and endovascular surgeon Mr Mohamed Abdelhamid explores practical strategies for managing varicose veins symptoms, the role of proactive medical consultation, and discusses the latest treatments that offer swift recovery and improved quality of life for individuals affected by varicose veins.
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23/05/2024
Mr Paul Bachoo
Vascular Surgeon
Varicose veins surgery: What you need to know
Varicose veins are a common condition that affects many people, causing not only cosmetic concerns but also discomfort and health complications. For some people, surgery becomes a necessary option to manage the condition effectively. Here, Mr Paul Bachoo, consultant vascular surgeon, offers an expert understanding of varicose veins surgery.
09/04/2024
Mr Alastair Lewis
Minimally Invasive Venous Surgeon
Endovenous laser therapy (EVLT) for varicose veins: how does it work?
EVLT has emerged as the gold standard for treating the primary veins associated with varicose vein development, supplanting older, less effective surgical techniques like vein stripping. Unlike surgical methods, EVLT is swift and straightforward, conducted under local anaesthesia without the need for hospitalisation or general anaesthesia. Here to explain more about the procedure is leading minimally invasive venous surgeon Mr Alastair Lewis.
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06/03/2024
Mr Alastair Lewis
Minimally Invasive Venous Surgeon
Everything you need to know about varicose veins
Around 75 per cent of the adult population in the UK and Ireland will suffer from venous disease in their lifetime. Varicose veins account for the largest section of those patients. Mr Alastair Lewis, leading minimally invasive venous surgeon who exclusively specialises in the treatment of varicose veins, discusses this common condition in expert detail.
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12/12/2023
Mr Alastair Lewis
Minimally Invasive Venous Surgeon
Varicose veins: When to see a specialist
Revered consultant vascular surgeon Mr Alastair Lewis shares his expert insight on varicose veins, including the causes, associated risk factors, and symptoms to be aware of. The leading specialist discusses the value of seeing a specialist about varicose vein concerns, in order to create a personally tailored management or treatment plan.
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31/10/2023
Mr Alastair Lewis
Minimally Invasive Venous Surgeon
Understanding the causes of spider veins
Spider veins, which are medically known as telangiectasia or thread veins, are a common vascular condition. They affect a wide range of individuals. Leading venous surgeon Mr Alastair Lewis explores the causes of spider veins, offering insights to help you better understand this condition in this informative article.
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14/08/2023
Professor Alun Davies
Vascular Surgeon
Varicose veins: All you need to know
In his latest online article, Professor Alan Davies gives us his insight into varicose veins. He explains why they occur, what we can do at home to stop them progressing, what exercise is best and treatment.
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22/06/2023
Dr Peter Finigan
Vascular Physician
Thread veins: how often do they need to be treated?
Here, Dr Peter Finigan, an esteemed vascular physician, provides us with an all-you-need-to-know guide on thread veins.