It’s frustrating when a sore won’t heal, and a little bit scary, too. If you have a sore on your leg that hasn’t healed in a few weeks, there is a chance you are experiencing venous ulcer symptoms. There are a variety of reasons you might be experiencing leg ulcer symptoms, including a few underlying conditions your general practitioner might be able to help you explore. You are more likely
Venous eczema can be very uncomfortable. The skin around your ankles or lower legs might become itchy, red, even a bit crusty or discoloured. If you’ve noticed any of these symptoms, you are far from alone. These are the classic signs of venous eczema, which you might also know as ‘stasis eczema’ or ‘varicose eczema’. These are medical terms for eczema caused by pooling blood and increased vein pressure. While
If you’re dealing with varicose veins and weighing up your treatment options, one of the first questions you may ask is: do varicose veins come back after laser treatment? It’s a completely understandable concern. After all, if you’re investing time into improving your vein health, you want confidence that the results will last. The good news is that modern vein treatments offer excellent long-term outcomes. However, understanding how varicose veins
Compression stockings are an incredibly valuable aspect of treatment for a variety of conditions, including many issues with leg veins. While some models aren’t exactly the height of fashion, these garments can change lives. Compression stockings for varicose veins and other vein-related conditions are among the most effective non-invasive tools we have for managing leg health. You might be someone who stands all day at work, be dealing with the
Varicose veins are a common condition that can affect both appearance and your quality of life. Many people assume that treating varicose veins requires major surgery, but modern medicine now offers a range of non surgical treatment for varicose veins. These minimally invasive procedures can be highly effective, allowing patients to return to their daily lives with minimal disruption. Did you know that there are treatments that address both the
Varicose veins are a common venous disorder characterised by enlarged, twisted veins, primarily in the legs. Despite their prevalence, varicose veins and their underlying cause—chronic venous insufficiency (CVI)—are frequently misdiagnosed, leading to ineffective treatments and worsening patient outcomes.
Dr Zach Kidman is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Phlebology and a Fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners. He obtained his medical degree from Auckland University and went on to complete four years of advanced study specialising in the treatment of venous disorders. We sit down with Dr Zach Kidman to find out 5 quick facts about varicose veins. Varicose veins become curly and
We’d like to start this post by reassuring you that we can provide some temporary symptom relief during pregnancy if you’re suffering from varicose vein disease. While the ultimate goal of getting rid of your varicose veins may in many instances be left until after pregnancy, there are some simple measures we can begin immediately to provide some relief short term. Varicose veins affect up to 15% of pregnancies and
This is a question we get asked a lot. Some women may notice varicose veins for the first time during pregnancy, or experience increasing symptoms as their pregnancy develops. Why does this happen? While pregnancy doesn’t cause varicose veins, if a woman is already predisposed to this disease, pregnancy can be the time that these malfunctioning veins choose to reveal themselves. Pregnancy puts a lot of pressure on the venous
The first thing to learn is that the veins in the legs are responsible for transporting blood from the feet and legs, against gravity, back up to the heart. When a person stands still blood begins to build up in the leg veins. And when that same person walks, the calf muscles pump the blood back up to the heart. Normal healthy veins do this job correctly. They have one
