Health & Wellness Lipoedema This condition was first described at the Mayo Clinic in 1940. It is a disorder where…David Huber31 January 2021
Health & Wellness Lymphoedema and the lymphatic system The lymphatic system is a complex of fine vessels (lymphatics), tissues (lymph nodes) and organs…David Huber3 January 2021
Health & Wellness Recurrent varicose veins What are the chances of varicose veins returning after treatment? It is a common problem and…David Huber8 November 2020
Health & Wellness Do natural remedies work for varicose veins? Varicose veins are a common problem in Australia, with approximately 60% of the population affected…David Huber20 September 2020
Health & Wellness Does weight affect varicose veins? Being overweight is one of the contributing causes of varicose veins. If you are significantly overweight,…David Huber13 September 2020
Health & Wellness Pregnancy and varicose veins In women, varicose veins often begin early in pregnancy. Generally they occur on the legs…David Huber9 September 2020
Health & Wellness Should I complete my family before I have my varicose veins treated? In the days when open surgery was the main treatment of varicose veins (usually stripping),…David Huber30 August 2020
Health & Wellness Why do we need to treat varicose veins before we treat spider veins? Spider veins are the very fine red vessels that are commonly seen in the skin. Often,…David Huber16 August 2020
Health & Wellness Why are veins more of a problem in hot weather? Why are they more swollen? Your veins are part of the system which controls your body temperature (homeostasis). One of the…David Huber11 August 2020
Health & Wellness What is a phlebologist? A phlebologist is a doctor who specialises in the treatment of diseased veins. The diseases that…David Huber18 July 2020
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