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Why is it important to treat my venous issues?
Varicose veins are a common condition in the UK. Even though they are generally visible on the skin surface, varicose veins can also be invisible at first. Here, Dr Omar Abu-Bakr, highly skilled consultant venous surgeon and phlebologist, provides an expert insight into varicose veins, including diagnosis and treatment.
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Varicose vein treatment: three reasons why treatment fails
Varicose veins, swollen veins which are dark blue or purple in colour, can affect people's confidence and make them self-conscious. Treatment is widely available but unfortunately is not always successful and can leads to recurrence of the varicose veins. In this article, renowned consultant venous surgeon, Dr Omar Abu-Bakr explains why this can occur and what patients can expect from high quality treatment.
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What to expect during endovenous ablation of varicose veins
How does endovenous ablation treatment remove varicose veins? We spoke to Mr Omar Abu-Bakr, a top consultant venous surgeon, who explained how this procedure works and what to expect when you go in for your appointment.
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