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Do varicose veins increase the risk of DVT (deep vein thrombosis)?
Dr Alex Vesey is our expert consultant vascular surgeon who heads up our varicose vein team at McKeown Medical. Here, he discusses whether varicose veins can increase the risk of DVT (deep vein thrombosis).
Published by Dr Alex Vesey
Date posted — 28.08.24
Varicose veins themselves do not directly cause deep vein thrombosis (DVT), but both conditions do share risk factors such as obesity and immobility.
Occasionally, a large varicose vein will spontaneously clot, a condition we refer to as superficial thrombophlebitis.
When this happens, the affected vein becomes firm, red and painful. If the thrombophlebitis is extensive, it can lead to DVT.
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.
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