How to handle VARICOSE VEINS
Living with varicose veins? You’re not alone. Around 30%* of Brits have them, with 35,000 procedures to remove them carried out by the NHS each year. Yet they’re not just a cosmetic condition – varicose veins can cause extreme pain, and potentially harm your health. ‘If not treated correctly, they get worse, and can lead to skin damage, blood clots, DVT and leg ulceration,’ says consultant venous surgeon Professor Mark Whiteley. Here’s when to get yours checked…
