Veins are the system of blood vessels that bring blood back to the heart once it has delivered oxygen and nutrients to all the tissues. It is a darker colour because the oxygen is low; it is at low pressure. Diseases of the veins can cause significant and occasionally life-threatening conditions.
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Varicose veins are a very common complaint and have a very variable set of symptoms and signs; from the asymptomatic minor thread-like veins, through large promenent bulging veins, all the way to major limb ulceration or blood loss. In some circumstances these can be treated by the public health system, often under local anaesthetic on a walk-in walk-out basis. Click the button above or here to learn more.
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Most people have heard of Deep Vein Thrombisis (DVT), and this is most commonly, and successfully, treated by tablet medication. Occasionally more major thrombosis or thrombosis in the arm warrants more specialised treatment by surgery and/or clot-busting drugs. Click the button above or here to learn more.
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Venous Ulcers are a major expense to health budgets throughout the world. They are common and take a lot of time and effort to heal. For the best chance of healing expert clinical assessment and nursing care, combined with judicious surgery, is needed. Continued care is required to avoid them returning in the future. Click the button above or here to learn more.
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