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Varicose Vein Treatment & Removal in Chester
Vein Solutions provides a wide variety of varicose vein treatments throughout Cheshire and North Wales.
What are varicose veins?
Varicose veins are swollen and enlarged veins that usually occur on the legs and feet. They may be blue or dark purple, and are often lumpy, bulging or twisted in appearance.
They are common affecting up to 3 in 10 people. Some patients will have underlying varicose veins and it will only be manifested by superficial thread or blue veins.
What causes varicose veins?
Varicose veins develop when the small valves inside the veins stop working properly.
Both legs contain a system of deep veins and a system of superficial veins In a healthy vein, blood flows smoothly up your leg and back to the heart. The blood is prevented from flowing backwards by a series of tiny valves that open and close to let the blood through. If the valves are weakened or damaged in the walls of the superficial system, the blood can flow backwards and collect in the vein, eventually causing it to become swollen and enlarged (varicose veins) Certain factors can increase your chances of developing varicose veins such as:
What are the symptoms?
Many people have no symptoms at all from their varicose veins, except for the fact they are noticeable in appearance. The most common symptom of varicose veins is aching, discomfort, muscle cramp, swelling of the ankle and heaviness of the legs. These symptoms are usually worse in warm weather and at the end of the day if you have been standing for long periods of time.
These symptoms are not medically serious but can be treated if they are troublesome. However varicose veins can get worse over time. If you have high pressure in the veins this can cause damage to the skin near the ankle, which can become brown in colour. Eczema (a red skin rash) can also develop. If these skin changes are allowed to progress or if the skin is injured, then an ulcer may develop.
What lifestyle changes can I make?
If you smoke, then stopping smoking will improve your long-term health.
Try to maintain a healthy lifestyle and weight.
Regular exercise should improve your long-term health (before you start ask your healthcare team or GP for advice)
What To Expect When Seeing Mr. Dimitri
Your initial consultation will involve a clinical examination in addition to an ultrasound scan to identify the type of varicose veins present and guide the decision regarding the optimum treatment strategy. Some patients with thread veins will not require ultrasound scanning. Vein Solutions provides a comprehensive range of varicose vein treatment services encompassing both minimally invasive techniques and conventional vascular surgical procedures to eradicate varicose veins.
Mr Dimitri trained in vascular surgery in the Mersey region (Wirral, Liverpool and Chester). He specialises in minimally invasive treatment for venous disease and has run courses to train consultants who wish to develop their skills in the new treatments. Mr Dimitri is currently the only consultant vascular and endovascular surgeon in the UK approved to provide training to other surgeons in cyanoacrylate glue treatment.
Private Treatment Options
Treatment options include:
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