8th February 2022

A 50-year-old male patient has come to the GP surgery feeling extremely worried about changes to his legs

A 50-year-old male patient has come to the GP surgery feeling extremely worried about changes to his legs. He complains that there are visible veins on his legs and that they look like worms. Apart from the visible appearance of the veins, he denies having any other symptoms. Advice has been given to this patient.

Which of the following advice is incorrect?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.