Varicose Vein Articles | Vein Health Clinic Melbourne

Should I get my problem veins assessed/treated during the COVID-19 pandemic?

by Vein Health Clinic Melbourne | Aug 17, 2020

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in elective surgeries in hospitals being postponed to divert those resources to managing the pandemic. However, the treatment of venous disease is important and must not be overlooked.

Experiencing varicose veins and getting treatment

by Vein Health Clinic Melbourne | May 13, 2020

Varicose veins can affect people in several ways and one person’s journey may be different to another’s. If you are an active person, you may experience symptoms of varicose veins differently to someone who is say, in a sedentary job where they’re continually sitting.

Will spider veins go away?

by Vein Health Clinic Melbourne | Mar 10, 2020

Before we deal with this key question in-depth, it is useful to explain what spider veins are, and how they appear. The official medical term is telangiectasias and other descriptive terms often used are ‘broken capillaries’ or ‘thread veins’.

All eyes are on a non-surgical treatment that targets periorbital veins

by Vein Health Clinic Melbourne | Feb 25, 2020

Prominent “reticular” veins (periorbital veins) around the eyes are a common concern, patients globally are unaware they can be effectively and safely treated non-surgically.

Could your job be causing you pain

by Vein Health Clinic Melbourne | Feb 25, 2020

Some work can be a pain in the neck, but a number of diverse professions in regional Victoria can also be a pain in the leg, according to a leading Victorian vein doctor.

Does crossing your legs give you varicose veins?

by Vein Health Clinic Melbourne | Nov 20, 2019

There is a myth surrounding the uncomfortable protruding veins on the legs that seem to appear almost from nowhere as we age. This myth persistently catches most people out, because they have assumed all their lives that their varicose veins were caused by something they did during their lifetime.

Dr Paraskevas Presents at the ACCS and the ACP Annual Sclerotherapy Workshop 2019

by Vein Health Clinic Melbourne | Aug 27, 2019

Dr Paraskevas of Vein Health Medical Clinic (part of Paras Clinic) was once again honoured to represent the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery (ACCS) and the Australasian College of Phlebology (ACP) at the Annual Sclerotherapy Workshop for ACCS registrars in Melbourne.

The Varicose Veins You Can’t See

by Vein Health Clinic Melbourne | Aug 6, 2019

Varicose veins are an unpleasant and often uncomfortable fact of life. Most of us will have noticed some of these popping up, but what about the varicose veins you can’t see?

Hey CrossFitters, are veins that ‘pop out’ normal or a warning sign?

by Vein Health Clinic Melbourne | May 14, 2019

When it comes to protruding veins in CrossFitters and body builders, it can be hard to tell immediately whether they are the result of vascularity or varicose veins.

Sclerotherapy: What is Sclerosant and Why Does it Work On Varicose Veins?

by Vein Health Clinic Melbourne | Apr 17, 2019

Sclerotherapy is one of the most popular treatments for varicose and spider veins. If you look through the before and after shots of some of our patients, you’ll see ultrasound guided sclerotherapy and direct vision sclerotherapy features repeatedly.

5 Home Remedies for Varicose Veins and Why They Won’t Work

by Vein Health Clinic Melbourne | Mar 6, 2019

There’s a surprising amount of misinformation on the internet about home remedies promising to fix your varicose veins for good.

Kidspot: What expectant mums need to know about varicose veins

by Vein Health Clinic Melbourne | Feb 27, 2019

Pregnancy is a beautiful time, but it’s not always as easy as the movies make it out to be.

Will Varicose Veins Go Away After Pregnancy?

by Vein Health Clinic Melbourne | Feb 25, 2019

Many women first notice varicose veins while pregnant and may experience symptoms like muscle cramps at night, heaviness in the legs, aching, swelling, pain, or even itching and dermatitis in the legs.

What Does It Feel Like to Have Varicose Veins?

by Vein Health Clinic Melbourne | Feb 19, 2019

Aging, a lack of mobility, obesity, and previous leg injuries are all predisposing factors which can lead to swollen and enlarged veins, also known as varicose veins. If you’ve never been assessed, you may wonder what it feels like to have varicose veins?

Do Varicose Veins Return After Medical Treatment?

by Vein Health Clinic Melbourne | Dec 19, 2018

For thousands of Australians suffering the symptoms of varicose veins, the consideration to undergo medical treatment is often at the forefront of their minds. But if you decide to undergo these types of treatments, is it a permanent fix for your varicose veins? Will varicose veins come back? To answer this, we need to look at the treatments and their effects in a little more detail.

Can Varicose Veins Bleed Externally?

by Vein Health Clinic Melbourne | Nov 29, 2018

To look at varicose veins, you may think it’s possible for them to bleed externally quite easily. They appear as a web of vessels quite full of blood.

Is the Standing Desk the Answer To Health Problems Associated With Sitting All Day?

by Vein Health Clinic Melbourne | Oct 23, 2018

Over recent years, the negative health consequences of sitting all day have become well known. Put simply, sitting all day is bad. But is a standing desk really any better for us?