By Ms Sophie Renton
24.01.19
Vascular surgery
What are varicose veins? A guide to swollen 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.
By Professor Mark Whiteley
21.01.19
Vascular surgery
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.
By Mr Ian Franklin
21.01.19
Vascular surgery
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.
By Mr David Greenstein
09.01.19
Vascular surgery
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.
By Mr Barun Majumder
29.10.18
Vascular surgery
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.
By Professor Mark Whiteley
11.10.18
Vascular surgery
Pelvic congestion syndrome: Don’t suffer in silence
In this informative article, celebrated vascular surgeon Professor Mark Whiteley expertly explains the most common causes of pelvic congestion syndrome and details how it can be treated.
By Mr Ian Franklin
05.10.18
Vascular surgery
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.
By Professor Mark Whiteley
04.10.18
Vascular surgery
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. However, by getting treatment right the first time round, 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.
By Mr Gary Maytham
09.08.18
Vascular surgery
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.
By Mr Harpaul Flora
22.06.18
Vascular surgery
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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