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Exercising with Varicose Veins: Truths vs Myths

In this article we unpack three myths - and three helpful truths - when it comes to varicose veins and exercise.

Travelling with Varicose Veins: Things You Should Know Before You Fly

Travelling, how we miss you! With the end of lockdown now just within our sights, many of us are counting the days until we’re able to hop on a plane again.

The 5 Professions Most Likely to Cause Varicose Veins and Tips for Prevention

While we know how important our lifestyle is for staying healthy, our focus tends to be on our diet and how often we exercise in our spare time.

Yoga for healthy veins

Whilst it's true that varicose veins is a question of genetics, there is much you can do to improve circulation and hypertension. Our friends at Yoga Tonic explain how.

Professor Stephen Black discussing why it is important to treat varicose veins.

Why you should take varicose veins seriously

A comprehensive guide to varicose veins by Professor Stephen Black. Consultant Vascular Surgeon and clinical lead at St Thomas' Hospital.

Professor Stephen Black and the UK Vein Clinic Team

How to successfully treat varicose veins

Professor Stephen Black discusses the role of duplex ultra sound and modern varicose vein treatment options

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Peace of mind for Bupa members

We have been working with Bupa to agree a range of benefits for it's private medical insurance members. These benefits are exclusive to UK Vein Clinic for the treatment of varicose veins.

Varicose vein symptoms

Learn To Identify Varicose Veins: 10 Main Symptoms To Look Out For

From the earliest to the most severe, in this article we will explore the main signs of varicose veins to look out for.

6 Foods To Include In Your Diet If You Have Varicose Veins

6 Foods To Include In Your Diet If You Have Varicose Veins

Making the right choices in our regular diet can help us look and feel our best, so check out our list of the 6 best foods to eat to help your veins.

Why do we get thread veins?

Thread veins affect roughly 20% of women in their 20’s, with that figure rising to 50% at the age of 40.

Thread vein treatment

Best thread vein treatments

Learn more about thread veins, also commonly known as spider veins, broken veins or surface veins.

Tips to find the best thread vein removal treatments

Over recent years, we’ve seen more and more places offer ‘thread vein removal treatments’.

Are thread veins common?

Thread veins affect roughly 20% of women in their 20’s, with that figure rising to 50% at the age of 40.

A guide to varicose vein treatment costs

In this guide to varicose vein treatment costs, we look at what the NICE consider best practice and what patients should consider when evaluating the relative costs.

Fabrizio D'Abate, specialist Vascular Sonographer and award-winning Clinical Vascular Scientist.

An expert guide to varicose vein scanning

Fabrizio D'Abate, our award-winning Clinical Vascular Scientist takes us through his guide to varicose vein scanning.

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Varicose vein pain - a patient's perspective

Pain is a personal experience. Our radiofrequency ablation (RFA) method for treating varicose veins not only alleviates pain and troubles, but does so while causing minimal discomfort.

Varicose vein treatment recovery

This step-by-step plan follows from immediately after your procedure, during the first 48 hours, the next 2 weeks, and what to expect during your follow up.

Varicose vein and pregnancy

This blog explores the relationship between varicose veins and pregnancy. The additional blood flow within the body during pregnancy increases your body's likelihood for varicose veins.

Compression stockings and varicose veins

This blog post looks at the science behind compression stockings and the options available to people suffering from vein disease.

Our current policies and procedures to ensure our patients are kept safe during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Every day, millions of people's quality of life is affected by leg and vein disease, and not getting the treatment they need soon enough. We're determined to change this!

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