The Sunday Times showcased the top 10 health and wellbeing experts to boost your body and mind. Renowned varicose vein consultant and vascular surgeon Michael Gaunt was featured highlighting “nagging health issues that often get overlooked – like uncomfortable varicose veins”
Varicose vein and thread vein treatments
” It was an honour to be promoted alongside fellow leading surgeons, helping readers find the expert help they need “
Varicose vein clinics
Michael Gaunt offers individual consultations at any one of his renowned varicose vein clinics in Harley Street, London, or his Cambridge varicose vein clinics: The Spire Lee and Nuffield Health. Experience bespoke treatment plans and minimally invasive treatments for varicose veins. Michael Gaunt specialises in Endovenous Laser and ClariVein techniques. For many patients, these procedures can be performed under local anaesthetic as walk-in, walk-out treatments.
Making the most of our health and wellbeing, keeping active and eating well has a direct impact on our vascular health. As we age many of us notice small thread veins on our ankles, knees and legs. Starting as a thin red or purple line thread veins quickly develop to form a fine web-like pattern that deepens in colour and spreads across the skin.
Thread veins may be the first visible indication that there is an underlying vascular problem. Varicose veins may not be visible but cause discomfort, pain, itching and irritation.
Restless, painful legs
Varicose vein symptoms are often overlooked. It’s a gradual process but If you notice thread veins and suffer with restless legs it’s worth seeking expert treatment.
“Many of my patients first experience discomfort at the end of the day. Relieving initial symptoms by raising their legs to alleviate pain and increase blood flow.”
Varicose vein symptoms
So, what do we need to look out for? If you notice any changes in your skin on your legs, especially around the ankles, develop thread veins or suffer with raised veins book a consultation.
Raised bulging veins
Thread veins and discoloured skin
Swollen feet and ankles
Aching, heavy and tired legs
Varicose vein treatment in London and Cambridge
Appointments are available in London or Cambridge. During your consultation Michael Gaunt will discuss your concerns, symptoms and medical history. You will be asked about any medications you take and if there are any medications you are allergic to.
Assessment includes a full examination of your legs, including a Duplex Ultrasound scan, to identify the pattern and distribution of abnormal deep veins. Michael Gaunt will record any skin discolouration or swelling; considering your risk of developing venous eczema or venous ulceration.
Booking a consultation with Michael Gaunt is easy, call or email us today.
Tel: 01223 305858
Email: megsecretaries@michaelgaunt.com
Leading consultant vascular surgeon Mr Michael Gaunt offers his advice:
Varicose veins are very common, affecting at least 20% of the adult UK population. Symptoms can vary from unsightly, raised bulging veins to chronic leg pain and daily discomfort.
Many varicose vein symptoms increase with age or a sedentary lifestyle. Most of us are familiar with the advice to exercise regularly to avoid health risks associated with poor circulation. Did you know poor posture and lack of movement can lead to muscular stiffness, aches, and pains as well as affect your venous circulation.
Poor venous circulation symptoms:
Aches and pains
Restless legs
Itching skin
Swelling in your lower leg
Varicose veins
Thread veins
Skin discolouration around the ankles
Leg ulcers
A healthy lifestyle, eating well and finding ways to stay active is important and even more so if you have varicose veins, as weight gain can make symptoms seem worse.
Get active and improve your vein health
Varicose veins impair circulation, that’s why they often appear raised or bobbly. Instead of all the blood from the legs returning to the heart, a proportion of blood refluxes back down the superficial veins impairing the venous circulation of the leg and giving rise to the symptoms of aching, swelling and night cramps.
Poor circulation occurs when the blood doesn’t flow freely through the body. Blood flow naturally improves with the onset of activity, it needn’t be high impact, but it does need to be consistent and frequent.
You don’t have to run a marathon to improve your circulation, little changes like taking regular breaks if sitting at a desk all day, will help, and may temporarily reduce varicose vein symptoms.
Can I prevent varicose veins?
Unfortunately, you can’t prevent varicose veins, however the best way to avoid complications is to seek professional treatment early and not ignore symptoms. In the developing stages, varicose veins and thread veins may be primarily a cosmetic problem but if left untreated the condition can deteriorate and a variety of complications can occur such as leg swelling, pigmentation of the skin around the ankles and leg ulcers.
Top Tips for good vein care
Vary your day to include movement
Stretch and change your posture regularly
Alternatively flex and extend your ankle in a pumping action
Monitor your skin and vein changes
Seek a professional consultation and treatment package (link)
Varicose vein complications
Enlarged varicose veins appear twisted and raised on the skin. If left untreated further venous health complications may develop :
Increased pain and discomfort
Swelling and inflammation
Skin changes: broken skin and discolouration
Venous ulceration
Looking for varicose vein treatment?
Book a consultation with internationally renowned Mr Michael Gaunt, specialising in varicose vein and thread vein treatments using Endovenous Laser (EVLA), ClariVein (MOCA), Ultrasound Foam Sclerotherapy (UGFS) and saline micro-injection sclerotherapy. with award winning patient satisfaction.
