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Are Varicose Veins Dangerous?
Do you have varicose veins? Varicose veins are a common condition affecting both men and women, particularly from middle age. While genetics, obesity, and standing for long periods in the workplace all play a role in developing the condition, women will develop the...
Spider Vein Removal – How Much Does it Cost?
Spider veins, though the smallest of varicose veins, can still be of significant concern, particularly in terms of the appearance of your legs. Many people, especially women, seek to have their spider veins removed for cosmetic purposes and to prevent the condition...
Varicose Veins – How Much Does it Cost to Have Them Removed?
A lot of women and men who have varicose veins are concerned about the costs of vein removal treatment. It’s important to understand that there are different ways to approach vein removal and that the costs incurred and outcomes achieved differ greatly depending on...
Does Crossing Your Legs Cause Varicose Veins?
“Don’t cross your legs; you’ll get varicose veins”. How many of you heard this from your mothers or grandmothers in your youth? (Or in my case, my great grandmother!) Is it true? Does crossing your legs lead to the development of varicose veins? Varicose veins are...
What Causes Leg Pain?
Leg pain is a common complaint, especially as we get older. It is any pain or discomfort which occurs between the groin and the ankle. It can be moderate or severe, acute or chronic. Symptoms may come and go, or they may be continuous. Chronic leg pain can last for...
11 Home Remedies for Varicose Veins
A very common condition in men and women from middle age, varicose veins occur when the veins (usually in the lower legs) become enlarged and swollen. One in five adults will experience varicose veins at some stage during their life. The main causes include genetics,...
What Causes Varicose Veins?
Varicose veins can be a problem for many people all year round, but summer seems to be the time they are most annoying. Between hotter weather and humidity exacerbating their discomfort, to the cosmetic implications of visible and unsightly veins when you wish to wear...
Types of Varicose Veins
A lot of people experience varicose veins, but either delay treatment or do not even consider having them treated. While ignoring the issue can be tempting, it is never a good idea, as varicose veins are a progressive condition which will usually become worse....
Why You Should Avoid Surgical Stripping of Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are abnormal veins which appear swollen, dark, twisted, or prominent blue or purple and can be seen through the skin. They are caused by malfunction of the valves within the blood vessel which prevent blood flowing backwards, due in part to the effect...
Can Varicose Veins and Spider Veins Be Prevented?
As the saying goes, “prevention is better than a cure”. This is true for everything related to your health and wellbeing – and while we have outstanding treatment options that deliver fantastic results for varicose veins and spider veins here at Crows Nest Vein...
Vein Treatment – Why Choose Crows Nest Cosmetic & Vein Clinic
If you are considering having your varicose veins treated, you’ll want to be assured that you are choosing the very best medical provider for this specialist procedure. That is why you should visit the very best vein clinic in Sydney: Crows Nest Cosmetic and Vein...
Benefits of Wearing Compression Stockings/Socks
If you suffer from varicose veins, you will understand that they are not just a cosmetic problem. Yes, varicose veins in the legs can be very unsightly, especially in summer when you would prefer to wear shorter clothing and bare legs. But they can also be very...