A Free Veins Assessment* is a brief appointment where one of our experienced vein nurses or doctors visually examines your legs, discusses your symptoms, and assesses if a full consultation with ultrasound mapping is required.
This does not include a consultation or ultrasound mapping. There is no obligation to proceed with any treatment based on the findings of the assessment.
This assessment is suitable for anyone with:
Leg pain/aching – Achy or a heavy sensation, especially if it gets worse as the day progresses, or a feeling of tightness in your calves after exercise.
Swelling – Swelling in your legs, feet and ankles whether it is painful or not.
Weak legs – Muscle fatigue in the legs.
Leg cramps – Muscle cramping in your lower legs at rest, especially at night.
Tenderness – Redness or sensation of warmth in your lower extremities.
Sores/Rashes – Sores or rashes in your lower extremities that is relieved when you elevate your legs.
Flaky/Itchy skin – The most common symptom. Dry, itchy, skin around your ankle.
Pigmentation changes – Discolouring in your skin around the ankle, that can appear like freckles in its early stage.
Hair loss in the lower legs – More noticeable in men.
Ulcers – Painful sores on the skin that often take more than a month to heal. Normally develop on the inside of the leg, just above the ankle.
Restless leg syndrome – Uncontrollable urge to keep your legs moving, especially in bed at night.
Worsening symptoms – Warmer summer months, pregnancy or long periods of standing can often lead to a worsening of symptoms.
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