Vein health and problems in lockdown and isolation by Prof Mark Whiteley featured in The Express 18 Dec 2020

The express.co.uk has featured Prof Mark Whiteley and his new book "Vein Health and Problems in Lockdown and Isolation". In an article entitled "Work from home risks: the best ways to work to prevent DVT risks amid warnings", Prof Mark Whiteley is featured. Described as "the UK’s leading Consultant Venous Surgeon and founder of The Whiteley Clinic", the article gives a very small taster of the book. The article correctly points out that working from home frequently reduces total exercise during the day, leading not only to increased weight but also risks of venous problems.

Vein health in lockdown

In the featured book, the whole subject of changing exercise levels due to lockdown, isolation and working from home is explored thoroughly. There are chapters on:

• why lockdown or isolation can worsen leg problems


• symptoms and signs you might notice during a lockdown


• how leg veins work


• what can go wrong with leg veins


• what problems varicose veins and hidden varicose veins can cause


• how to look after your vein health in lockdown or during isolation


• which products are useful for veins and which ones have no proven effect


• what you should do if you notice symptoms or signs during lockdown or isolation

Vein Health and Problems in Lockdown and Isolation by Prof Mark S Whiteley

Because there are so many things that can go wrong with legs in veins, it is important to know which symptoms and signs need an urgent medical opinion, and which ones can be safely left until after the lockdown is finished. This book explains what causes the different symptoms and signs, and what you should do if you notice them.