by Jamie Barwell | Jun 26, 2026 | Guides
A significant study published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders adds to the growing body of evidence supporting ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy (UGFS) as an effective, safe, and durable treatment for varicose veins. I find this... 
by Jamie Barwell | May 26, 2026 | Guides
Patients considering foam sclerotherapy for their varicose veins quite reasonably want to know whether the treatment is safe. In consultations with my patients, some express concern that injecting a chemical into a vein sounds rather alarming, particularly if they... 
by Jamie Barwell | Mar 22, 2026 | Guides
If you have noticed the skin around your ankle or lower leg becoming tight, tender, darker in colour, or unusually firm, you may be wondering what is causing it. One possible reason is lipodermatosclerosis. It is a long and unfamiliar medical term, but the condition... 
by Jamie Barwell | Mar 18, 2026 | Guides
If you have varicose veins, you may have come across the term “endovenous treatments” while researching your options for treating them. These are modern treatments designed to close or treat faulty veins from the inside, with less disruption to the surrounding tissues... 
by Jamie Barwell | Feb 20, 2026 | Guides
A question we are sometimes asked here at Southwest Veins is whether certain gym exercises will worsen varicose veins. The good news is that many exercises are positive for vein health. The key is choosing activities that support circulation, paying attention to how... 
by Jamie Barwell | Feb 13, 2026 | Guides
If you have developed varicose veins, and your job keeps you on your feet all day, you are likely to notice that your legs feel heavy, achy, or swollen by the end of a shift. This article explains why standing can aggravate varicose veins, what you can do during and...