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Venous information
Veins & venous conditions.
A starting point for information about chronic venous disease, varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis.
01 / Overview
Start by understanding the next step.
A consultation is needed to assess individual circumstances and treatment options. This information pathway helps you prepare for that discussion; it does not diagnose a condition or recommend a procedure.
Bring the questions that matter to you.
You can use the assessment discussion to ask what your existing reports mean, which options are relevant, and what further information may be needed.
For a review of an existing assessment or treatment plan, prepare the relevant reports and ask the practice to confirm the secure document route.
Symptoms, assessment and next steps.
Varicose veins and skin changes
Aching, heaviness, swelling or skin changes can accompany varicose veins. Your history, examination and, when appropriate, duplex ultrasound help clarify the cause.
Read the Society for Vascular Surgery guideA possible blood clot
A new painful or swollen leg needs urgent medical assessment. Seek emergency care for chest pain or breathlessness, particularly with leg symptoms. Do not wait for an online reply.
Read the NHS guide to DVTPelvic pain or swelling can have several causes. A vascular review may be appropriate when advised by your clinician; a scan finding alone does not establish the cause of symptoms.