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How Winter Worsens Vein Problems

A feature on MailOnline looks at how winter can make varicose veins and thread vein problems worse. 

It isn’t just the cold weather outside. Winter affects how we live indoors too and a surprising range of seemingly innocuous daily habits increase the likelihood of vein problems or make them worse.

  1. Weight Gain – many adults gain weight over winter. Diet in the winter tends to be warmer, ‘comfort food’, which contains more calories and sees us putting on the pounds. Add to that the impact of Christmas treats, which sees overeating and extra-rich food ‘treats’. Gaining weight means that your legs are under more stress to pump blood back to your heart, which puts pressure on the venous system
  2. High Heels – wearing high heels inhibits the calf muscle pump, making it harder for the veins to pump blood back to the heart. When blood isn’t pumped back efficiently, it tends to pool in the legs, putting pressure on the veins so that they become less efficient, which in turn means more pooling of blood…
  3. Exercise/Circulation – exercising less is not good news for the veins. Apart from any potential impact on weight gain, exercise boosts circulation, while lack of activity makes it more sluggish, again allowing blood to pool in the legs
  4. Hot Baths – a hot bath can be very comforting in cold weather, but heat causes veins to dilate, which can make the legs feel heavy and tired, increasing the likelihood of vein problems
  5. Heating – excessive indoor heating can have the same effect as hot summer weather in exacerbating vein problems

Read more in Mail Health Online.

The article suggests:

“The best way to get rid of your symptoms for good is to have the varicose veins treated by the new laser techniques.”

Varicose & Thread Vein Treatment

Cosmedics Skin Clinics’ dedicated  London Vein Treatment Centre offers EVLA (endovenous laser ablation) laser varicose vein removal with a vascular surgeon with prices starting at £1,650 per leg (1 vein). This is a very competitive price compared to other providers and treatment can be arranged very quickly, avoiding frustrating waiting lists.

They also offer foam sclerotherapy and micro surgery in order to provide a tailor-made service with the most appropriate treatment for each individual.

Thread veins can be treated with sclerotherapy injections, micro cautery laser or Nd:Yag laser.

For more information or to book a consultation, please complete the form on this web page or call 020 7386 0464.

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