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A number of treatments for varicose veins are available at Parkside Hospital via fully qualified consultant vascular surgeons.

Varicose veins are usually caused by faulty valves in the veins near the surface of the skin which leak causing blood to flow back through the vein instead of up it, causing dilation and swelling. Symptoms and problems caused can include itching, pain, clotting, leg ulcers and skin damage.

Treatment options:

• If your veins are not painful, you may wish to avoid or delay surgery or treatment.
• Non-operative treatment, staying fit may help reduce the onset of varicose veins. A common treatment however is the use of specially designed stockings. Your consultant will be able to give you advice on which are most appropriate for you
• Surgery, surgical treatment of varicose veins is a common procedure usually carried out by using minimally-invasive techniques
• Injection sclerotherapy, used mainly in small varicose veins or spider/thread veins with no major valve problems
• Radiofrequency ablation

A number of consultant vascular surgeons consult at Parkside Hospital and appointments can be made by calling 020 8971 8026.

If you would like more information about our Varicose Veins service, please get in contact with us by phoning 020 8971 8000 or use our contact page.