Why do I only have varicose veins on one leg?

Dr Alex Vesey is our expert consultant vascular surgeon who heads up our varicose vein team at McKeown Medical. Here, he discusses why you may only have varicose veins on one leg.

Published by Dr Alex Vesey

Date posted — 22.08.24

Having varicose veins on only one leg is common and can occur due to several factors.

It may be related to localised issues such as an injury, chronic venous insufficiency, or a specific anatomical abnormality affecting one leg more than the other.

Conditions like deep vein thrombosis (DVT) can also contribute to varicose veins in one leg by causing damage to the veins and affecting blood flow.

Sometimes, asymmetric varicose veins can result from factors like prolonged standing or sitting, which may have affected one leg more.

We offer a range of treatment options for varicose veins, including VenaSeal™ – the most up-to-date method of treating varicose veins that causes less pain and allows you to get back to normal almost immediately, without the hassle of wearing bandages or compression stockings.

Get in touch with our friendly team and we’ll help you find the right varicose vein treatment for you.

Dr Alex Vesey

Our vascular surgery service is led by Dr Alex Vesey. Alex is a highly skilled vascular surgeon with extensive experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of vascular conditions. With a focus on minimally invasive techniques, Dr. Vesey is dedicated to providing patients with the most advanced and effective treatments for venous diseases, with a particular interest in the treatment of varicose veins.

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