Frequently asked questions

Vessels Clinic is a specialist consultation clinic in Kolkata for vein, circulation and pain conditions. A specialist sees you for consultation, diagnosis, treatment advice and follow-up.

Interventional radiology is a medical speciality that treats many conditions using fine needles and thin tubes guided by imaging, instead of open surgery. Most of these minimally invasive treatments need only a pinhole-sized entry in the skin.

No. You can book a consultation directly. If another doctor has referred you, please bring their note.

In an emergency such as signs of a stroke, please go to the nearest hospital immediately.

Not always. They can cause heavy or aching legs, swelling and skin changes, and over time can lead to a venous ulcer. A consultation helps decide whether treatment is needed.

Both are minimally invasive varicose vein treatments. EVLA (endovenous laser ablation) seals a faulty vein from the inside using a thin laser fibre. Sclerotherapy uses an injected medicine and suits smaller veins and spider veins.

They can ease swelling and aching and are often advised, especially for leg swelling and venous ulcers. Your specialist will advise whether they suit you and which type to use.

A common cause is peripheral artery disease (PAD), where narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the leg muscles. It can also come from the spine or joints. A consultation helps find the cause.

Yes, especially if you have leg pain, numbness, cold feet or a foot wound. People with diabetes are more likely to have poor blood circulation in the legs.

They are minimally invasive treatments for narrowed arteries. A small balloon widens the artery from the inside, and a stent may be placed to keep it open.

It is a precise injection of medicine around an irritated spinal nerve root, often used for sciatica or arm pain. There is no cut, and it is usually done under local anaesthesia.

Yes. We offer consultation for cancer pain management, including a review of pain medicines and options such as coeliac plexus block, working alongside your oncology team.

The quickest way is to message us on WhatsApp or call the clinic. We will confirm a time and let you know what to bring.

Your old reports, scans, prescriptions and a list of the medicines you take. If you have diabetes, bring your recent sugar readings.

Please allow around 30 to 45 minutes for a first consultation, so there is time to talk, examine and go through your reports without rushing.