"Common Knowledge":

Over the last few years, there has been a large amount of good research into veins and venous diseases. Much of this has been due to the new test Colour Flow Duplex Ultrasound that for the first time, has allowed us to look inside the veins as they work.

This research is turning everything we thought that we knew about on its head. In particular, many things that are "common knowledge" have turned out to be completely wrong.

Myths that are "Common Knowledge":  (click on the links below to find out more)

"Women get varicose veins more often than men"

"Pregnancy causes varicose veins"

"You should wait until you've had your family before getting your veins fixed"

"Varicose veins are only cosmetic and can safely be left alone"

"There's no point in operating on varicose veins as they always come back"

"Standing for long periods of time causes varicose veins"

"Varicose Veins run in families"