| | | Varicose veins - introduction This section deals with varicose veins. These are the big dilated blue veins which range in size from less than a millimetre to several millimetres across. There is an explanation of what causes the problem, how these problems are investigated and what treatment options are available. |  Private consultations:The Lister Hospital Chelsea Bridge Road London SW1W 8RH Tel: +44 (0)20 7730 9563 Fax: +44 (0)20 7259 9938 e-mail: jscurr@uk-consultants.co.uk |