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Lifestyle changes to reduce the likelihood of developing varicose veins
Although lifestyle changes won’t reverse the effects of varicose veins once they have developed, changes can help to prevent varicose veins from developing in the first instance. These include: exercise and movement, clothing and weight. In this art ...
Why is it important to have a specialist varicose vein treatment plan?
There is no one size fits all for varicose vein treatment. Thanks to advances in modern technology, patients are now provided with a wide range of treatment options which can be used either on their own or in tandem with one another to help achieve t ...
What are the risks and complications associated with untreated varicose veins?
The risks and complications associated with untreated varicose veins Varicose veins are a common condition affecting 30% of people over the age of 16 in the UK. The symptoms can range from mild discomfort to severe pain, swelling and discolouration. ...
Do veiny legs mean I have varicose veins? Tell-tale signs you should consider
Varicose veins are visible, twisted, swollen blood vessels that appear on the surface of your skin, most commonly on your legs. Although varicose veins are visible, it doesn’t mean that all veins are varicose. In this article, we will look at the fac ...
What makes Premier Veins an award-winning clinic?
We are proud to announce that we have been awarded ‘Best for Varicose Vein Treatments 2022 - The Midlands’ from Global Health & Pharma (GHP). The GHP Awards recognise excellence within the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, and so we are d ...
What are the similarities and differences between varicose veins and thread veins?
Varicose veins and thread veins are two types of vascular disease. Although they share some similarities, varicose veins and thread veins are different, and it is important to fully understand them in order to seek the best treatment plan available. ...
Why do varicose veins often appear on legs and feet?
Varicose veins are visible, twisted, swollen blood vessels that appear on the surface of our skin. But what causes them and why do they often appear on our legs and feet? In this article, we will look at how varicose veins are formed, the risks assoc ...
Do veiny legs mean I have varicose veins? Tell-tale signs you should consider
Varicose veins are visible, twisted, swollen blood vessels that appear on the surface of your skin, most commonly on your legs. Although varicose veins are visible, it doesn’t mean that all veins are varicose. In this article, we will look at the fac ...
Myth busting around varicose vein treatment
When considering varicose vein treatment the first thoughts that come to most patients’ minds are: “Is this going to hurt?” “How long will I be out of action?” “Can I afford treatment?” “Will this really help to get rid of my varicose veins once and ...
