Publisher's Synopsis
One person in five already has or is likely to develop varicose veins to some degree. They are possibly the most common reason for people to be admitted to general surgical departments in hospitals all over the Western World. They are embarrassing and a nuisance, and as they are so common many mistaken ideas have developed about them.;Professor Evans offers answers to the questions most often asked: why do they develop, how are they treated, what can you do to help, why are women affected more than men? This guide is intended as an aid for everyone who wants to be rid of their varicose veins.