Vein Problems

COVID-19 has a strong tendency to cause blood clots. The consequences of a clot depend on where it occurs, for example, clots in the heart cause heart attacks while those in the brain cause strokes. Clots related to COVID-19 can occur anywhere, but they appear most commonly in the legs in the form of a […]

There are many causes of swollen legs. Sometimes an underlying medical condition is responsible such as heart failure, kidney impairment or hormone imbalance. Swollen ankles can be a side effect of certain drugs. Faulty veins commonly cause swollen and heavy legs. The problem in the vein may be a blockage or scarring such as occurs

Prominent hand veins are seldom a cause for medical concern, but they tend to become much more prominent with age. There are several techniques to reduce unsightly hand veins including endovenous laser, radiofrequency ablation, sclerotherapy and micro-phlebectomy. They can all be performed under local anaesthetic. Getting rid of bulky hand veins is a highly effective

Leg ulcers can be very painful and unpleasant. Obtaining a cure depends on diagnosing the underlying cause. What are Leg Ulcers? Leg ulcers are wounds which most commonly occur around the ankles.  They sometimes are the result of injuries which fail to heal, and other times appear spontaneously.  They can be extremely painful and unpleasant.

What is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)? Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is the formation of a blood clot (thrombosis) in a vein deep inside the limb.  They can occur in both the upper and lower limbs. What are the symptoms and signs of a DVT? The commonest symptoms of a DVT are pain and swelling of

What are Thread veins? Thread veins are purple-coloured prominent veins in the skin seen mostly in the legs. They are harmless but are sometimes uncomfortable and may be very unsightly. They are also known as spider veins, capillary veins, or broken veins.   What part of the body do they affect? Thread veins are most

What are Varicose Veins? Varicose veins are lumpy tortuous veins under the skin of the legs. They are caused by faulty valves inside the leg which malfunction and allow high pressure blood to come to the surface causing the bulging veins. Varicose veins are usually obvious to the naked eye. However, sometimes they may develop

While most of us have heard of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), you may not have heard of a similar condition called superficial vein thrombosis (SVT). As their names suggest, DVT occurs in deep veins, while SVT forms closer to the skin. While generally less serious than its deeper counterpart, SVT is nonetheless something you shouldn’t ignore. What