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I have a varicose vein on my left leg. Is it OK to continue moderate running and weight training which I currently enjoy on a daily basis?
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I had a varicose vein removed (sclerotherapy) from my right leg 9 years ago, and would like this new vein to be treated as well. I am concerned that new varicose veins will keep developing over the years and wh... Read more
I did a lot of walking at Disney, jumped down from a very small wall and immediately felt a severe pain. A large vein was bulging.
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This happened while doing a lot of walking for 3 days straight in Disneyland. It’s been about 5 days and the vein is no longer showing, but there’s a large bruise and still some pain. I’m 51 years old. W... Read more
Can you further explain the Nutcracker syndrome?
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I have serious varicosities on my legs. I was told it’s coming from an obstruction caused by the aorta, which blocks the vein leading to the left kidney (nutcracker syndrome). I would like to know more about ... Read more
My veins in my arms have become more visibly blue. Sometimes I think that I can feel it or that it might hurt but I'm unsure. Should I be concerned?
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I am not overweight, I am not hypertensive and I am only 18. However, I am also not very active. Read more
I am 35 weeks pregnant. Can a vein rupture during delivery? I have them on both ovaries.
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I am not set up for any treatments. They said they will wait until after the baby is born. I did not have any issues or signs with my first pregnancy almost 4 yrs ago. I was diagnosed in my second trimester wit... Read more
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I have been told by techs in blood labs and diagnostic imaging that I have scarring in my arm veins from repeated procedures.
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As a patient with stage 4 prostate cancer, I have had many of these testing procedures. It has become difficult and sometimes impossible for techs to insert needles in my arm veins for blood draw, or to inject ... Read more
Why do I have large dilated veins visible on my lower abdomen and hips?
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I'm 28, body fat of 18% (I weight lift and dance), and I've relapsed with my eating disorder for a few months now. I've recently noticed 3 vertical bulging veins in my lower abdomen (where my waist band lays), ... Read more
I've been having pain in my right hand, wrist, fingers and arm. It started about three weeks ago. What could be causing this? Should I see a doctor?
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I started experiencing pain in my wrist. Pain has escalated to the fingers, hand and up the arm. I feel pain when I try and do actions like opening a door, etc. But I also feel aches with no movement or pressur... Read more
Is a Synvisc injection good to receive with a bakers cyst and varicose veins?
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I had surgery on the right knee (scoped) 17 years ago, as well as cortisone injections. I recently fell and aggravated my old injuries. I've been doing PT and watching my weight and exercising. Read more
Is it safe or high risk to fly during my 4th week of pregnancy? Any harm to my pregnancy?
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I am 4 weeks pregnant and will be travelling by plane and it's a domestic flight (small aircraft). The journey will only take about 1 hour. Read more
Will losing weight help with leg swelling?
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My right leg swells to a 1/2 inch bigger than what it is in the morning. I had an echo cardio gram stress test and an ultra sound which all came back good. My doctor says I have pitting edema. I am overweight... Read more
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