Vijay Thakore - Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon

Vijay Thakore - Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon Dr. Vijay Thakore is a senior, qualified Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon in clinical practice for the last 25 years.

28/07/2026

Can weight loss cure varicose veins?

No - but it may reduce leg pain, heaviness and swelling.

Varicose veins develop when the valves inside your leg veins become weak or damaged.

Weight loss can help manage symptoms, but it cannot repair these valves.

Proper diagnosis and varicose vein treatment such as laser treatment or sclerotherapy may still be required.

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20/07/2026

🦵 Your calf muscle is called your second heart. And you are killing it by sitting all day.

The soleus muscle in your calf pumps blood from your legs back to your heart.

It fights gravity every single second you stand or walk.

But when you sit for hours? That pump shuts off.

Blood pools in your lower legs. Swelling begins.

That heavy, tired feeling by evening is not just fatigue.
It is poor blood circulation in your legs.
Over time, this raises your risk of deep vein thrombosis.

Especially if you have a desk job, travel often, or are recovering from surgery.

The good news?

You can wake your second heart up.

✅ Ankle pumps at your desk
✅ Calf raises while on calls
✅ A 5-minute walk every hour
✅ Compression stockings if prescribed

Small habits. Big protection for your veins.

Your vascular health is not just about the heart in your chest. It is about the one in your calf too.

Persistent swelling, heaviness, or cramps in your legs are not normal.

I am a Vascular Surgeon and I treat this every single day and can tell you what is really going on in your veins.

Book a consultation before your symptoms write a bigger story.

Have questions beyond this, comment below and I will answer.

15/07/2026

As a vascular surgeon, one of the questions I hear most often is:

"Doctor, what should I stop eating to keep my arteries healthy?"

The truth is simple.

No single food blocks your arteries overnight. But the foods you eat consistently over years can increase inflammation, worsen cholesterol, raise blood sugar, and accelerate the narrowing of your arteries.

Here are 3 foods I regularly ask my patients to limit:
1. Sugary Drinks
Soft drinks, packaged juices, energy drinks, and sweetened beverages cause repeated blood sugar spikes that damage blood vessels over time and increase the risk of diabetes—a leading cause of poor circulation.

2. Ultra-Processed Foods
Packaged snacks, chips, processed meats, fast food, and instant meals are often high in unhealthy fats, excess sodium, and preservatives that can negatively affect your heart and vascular health.

3. Refined Carbohydrates
White bread, bakery products, biscuits, sweets, and many processed cereals are quickly converted into sugar in the body. Over time, they contribute to insulin resistance, weight gain, and a higher risk of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD).

Instead, fill your plate with:

Fresh vegetables
Whole grains
Beans and legumes
Nuts and seeds
Lean proteins (or other healthy protein sources)
Healthy fats
Plenty of water

Small choices, repeated every day, have a far greater impact on your arteries than occasional indulgences.

Don't ignore these warning signs:

• Pain in your legs while walking
• Cold feet
• Slow-healing wounds
• Numbness or tingling in your feet
• Diabetes with leg discomfort

Early treatment can prevent serious complications.

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13/07/2026

Compression stockings don't work just because you wear them. They work when you wear them the RIGHT way

If you sit for 8+ hours a day, these simple tips can make a real difference:

✅ Wear them before your legs start swelling. Ideally, put them on first thing in the morning.

✅ Make sure they fit properly.A stocking that's too loose won't help. One that's too tight can be uncomfortable and may not be appropriate.

✅ Don't wait for varicose veins to become severe. Compression stockings are often more effective as a preventive measure than after symptoms worsen.

✅ Keep moving. Even with compression stockings, stand up every 30–60 minutes and walk for a minute or do 20 calf raises.

✅ Replace them when they lose elasticity. Worn-out stockings don't provide the intended compression.

Remember: Compression stockings support your veins—they don't replace exercise, movement, or medical treatment when it's needed.

In this reel, I have explained why prolonged sitting affects your leg circulation and who can benefit from compression stockings.

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08/07/2026

By 6 PM, are your ankles leaving sock marks?

Or do your legs feel heavier than they did in the morning?

Most people blame age, long working hours, or the weather.

But in many cases, there's a much simpler reason.

Your calf muscles are often called your "second heart."

Every step you take squeezes these muscles, helping push blood from your legs back towards your heart.

But when you sit for long hours at a desk, in the car, or while travelling...

That muscle pump slows down.

Blood begins to pool inside the veins.

Pressure gradually builds.

Fluid starts leaking into the surrounding tissues.

And by evening...

Your ankles may look swollen, your shoes feel tighter, or your legs feel unusually heavy and tired.

The good news?

You don't need expensive equipment or a gym membership.

Simple ankle mobility exercises can help activate your calf muscle pump, improve circulation, reduce blood pooling, and keep your legs moving the way they're meant to.

These exercises are especially useful if you:
✔ Sit for long hours
✔ Stand throughout the day
✔ Travel frequently
✔ Have mild ankle swelling by evening
✔ Have early varicose veins or poor circulation

Remember, persistent swelling is not normal and should always be evaluated by a vascular specialist.

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06/07/2026

Can drinking more water dissolve a blood clot? 💧

Short answer?

No.

And believing this myth could delay life-saving treatment.

Here's why.

A blood clot isn't "thick blood."

It's a solid mesh of protein (fibrin) and blood cells.

Water can keep you hydrated.

It cannot wash away a clot that's already formed.

So why do doctors always tell you to drink enough water?

Because dehydration can make your blood more likely to clot—especially during long travel, after surgery, or if you're less active.

👉 Water helps with prevention.
👉 It is NOT a treatment.

If a clot is already present, the treatment is usually blood thinners (anticoagulants) prescribed by your doctor.

These medicines stop the clot from growing.

Then your own body slowly breaks it down over time.

🚨 Don't ignore these warning signs:
• Swelling in one leg
• Pain or tenderness in the calf
• Redness or warmth
• Sudden breathlessness or chest pain

These could be signs of a dangerous blood clot.

Don't wait for home remedies to work. Get medical help immediately.

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05/07/2026

Smokers vs Leg Arteries 🚬🦵 — what ni****ne actually does to blood flow.

One cigarette. Vasoconstriction kicks in within minutes.

Your arteries clamp down. Blood flow to the legs drops.

Repeat this 10, 20, 30 times a day for years and that temporary squeeze becomes permanent damage.

Peripheral Artery Disease isn't just a "smoker's cough in the legs."

It's narrowed, calcified vessels starving your muscles of oxygen.
First, pain when walking. Then pain at rest. Then wounds that won't heal. Then amputation.The legs don't lie.

If you smoke and your calves cramp after walking a block — that's your arteries talking.

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01/07/2026

Your blood vessels often give subtle warnings long before a scan finds a serious blockage.

Here are 5 signs you should never ignore:

1) Leg pain while walking that improves with rest

This is one of the earliest signs of reduced blood flow to your leg muscles. The pain often disappears after a few minutes of resting but returns when you start walking again.

2) Feet that always feel unusually cold

If one or both feet consistently feel colder than the rest of your body, it could mean your arteries aren't delivering enough warm, oxygen-rich blood.

3) Slow-healing wounds on your toes or feet

Cuts or ulcers that take weeks to heal may be a sign that poor circulation is preventing your body from repairing the tissue properly.

4) Shiny skin with less hair growth on your legs

When blood supply is reduced over time, the skin can become smooth, shiny, and hair growth may decrease because the tissues aren't getting enough nutrients.

5) Night-time cramps or pain that keeps returning

Pain in your feet or toes while lying down especially if it improves when you hang your leg over the side of the bed can be a warning sign of severely reduced blood flow.

These symptoms don't always mean you have vascular disease, but they should never be ignored especially if you have diabetes, smoke, have high cholesterol or high blood pressure.

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Early diagnosis can prevent serious complications and in many cases, save a limb.

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24/06/2026

Cold hands? Feeling sluggish? Your stress levels might be the culprit. 🤯📉

We talk a lot about what stress does to the mind, but as a vascular surgeon, I want to talk about what it does to your veins and arteries.

When you are stressed, your body literally changes how your blood flows.

Here are 5 ways stress is impacting your circulation right now:

🩸 The "Squeeze" Effect: Stress hormones cause your blood vessels to tighten and constrict. Imagine trying to drink a thick milkshake through a tiny straw—that’s what your heart is doing when you’re stressed!

🩸 The Pressure Cooker: Constricted vessels mean higher blood pressure. Over time, this constant high pressure damages the walls of your arteries, making them stiff and less efficient.

🩸 The Plaque Trap: Stress causes inflammation in your circulatory system. This inflammation makes it much easier for cholesterol and plaque to stick to your artery walls, restricting blood flow even further.

🩸 The Clotting Danger: Stress actually changes the chemistry of your blood, making it thicker and more prone to clotting. This significantly raises your risk for vein issues and blockages.

🩸 The Cold Extremities: Ever notice your hands or feet get freezing cold when you’re overwhelmed? Stress diverts blood away from your skin and extremities and sends it to your core.

Your vascular system is the highway of your body—don't let stress cause a traffic jam!

🛑 Taking just 5 minutes a day to practice mindfulness, stretch, or breathe deeply can help your blood vessels dilate and improve your circulation instantly.

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