BD Venflon Venenverweilkatheter mit Zuspritzventil 20G 1.0x32mm Luer-Lok rosa

Spider veins, delicate vascular patterns under the skin, are primarily a cosmetic issue. They are also referred to as besenreiser varicosity and are usually harmless unless they indicate chronic venous insufficiency. But what causes spider veins, how are they treated and can their development be prevented?

Few people like to talk about this delicate topic: enlarged haemorrhoids. People fear the examination and are often reluctant to consult a doctor for a long time. In most cases this is unnecessary, since these embarrassing complaints are usually benign. Why is it important to start treatment in time – and what can you do yourself?

A feeling of heaviness and heat, pulling in the calf and swelling of one leg can indicate a life‑threatening condition: thrombosis. If detected and treated in time, however, there is no danger to life. What exactly is a thrombosis and what can be done about it?