Articles on Vein Disease

Vein disease is poorly understood, and a great deal of what patients are told about it is out of date. These articles are written by Dr Johan Blignaut from his own consulting-room experience, and are reviewed and updated as clinical practice changes.

Bilateral leg swelling extending into the feet and toes

Vein Conditions & Symptoms

When Leg Swelling Is — and Is Not — Caused by Veins

Dr Johan Blignaut 7 min read

Swollen legs are one of the most common reasons patients arrive at my rooms, and they are very often blamed on the veins. Sometimes that is right — often it is not. I explain the pattern that points to vein disease, the alternatives that are regularly missed (lymphoedema, cardiac causes, medication, lipoedema and DVT), and how a duplex ultrasound settles the question either way.

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