Deep vein thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a formation of blood clots (thrombosis) which occurs deep inside the veins inside your body and can be found anywhere on your body. To help your consultant diagnose your DVT they refer you for an ultrasound scan and additional blood tests if required. Symptoms of DVT throbbing pain or cramps […]
Spider veins
Spider veins are faulty veins that are found just under the skin. They are commonly referred to as either thread veins, capillary veins or broken veins. These thin damaged veins are usually red in colour and may appear to have a branch like pattern or that of a spider’s web. They don’t tend to bulge […]
Varicose vein
Varicose veins are caused when your small veins begin to weaken or get damaged. The main function of these veins, is to prevent the back-flow of blood on its way to the heart. When these veins deteriorate, they now cause a back-flow. This would lead to swollen and enlarged veins that usually appear to be […]
Diabetic foot problems
Mr Paritosh Sharma, Vascular Surgeon at 108 Harley Street Vascular Clinic, talks about the issues with diabetic wounds and how it correlates with arteries and veins.