Varicose Vein Surgery Questions
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What treatment options do I have with Deep System Reflux?
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I just had a venus reflux exam indicating I have superficial & deep system reflux which has changed from a year ago. I'm concerned about my leg's future if the superficial cannot be treated because it will put ...
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What kind of anesthesia is used during Varicose Vein Surgery?
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Would I be put under, or is just a local used?
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Can you offer advice on options for a non-healing vein wound?
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My husband had varicose vein surgery a dvt (aug 2011), and a bleed from a vein (may 2012), which has left a non-healing wound. We are currently struggling to get the infection under control. He is a large man,...
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Will varicose vein surgery help the red sploochy marks on my leg?
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I had my vein stripped in my right leg 5 years ago. Soon after, I developed a scabby red spot (where there had been a small unexplained hole post-surgery). That spot eventually spread and developed into a serie...
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ls it normal to have soreness and a lump three weeks after varicose vein surgery?
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l had my varicose vein surgery done three weeks ago. There is a lump that is sore to touch and can be a little painful. Is this normal?
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Is it normal to still have minor bruising 7 months after varicose vein surgery?
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My wound is running after having varicose vein surgery, is this normal?
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Can a person die from blood clots after a varicose vein treatment?
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I am getting ready to have a varicose vein treatment but am afraid that I may develop blood clots and die. What should I do? Thanks.
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When undergoing Varicose Vein Surgery I was wondering if they could numb my leg instead of giving me anesthesia?
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I was wondering if they could numb my leg because I don't like Anesthesia and want to be awake during the surgery. Or are there alternatives for treating varicose veins so I won't have to have surgery for my v...
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Why would a surgeon leave surgical clips in my upper groin after varicose vein stripping?
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I had varicose vein surgery 14 years ago to strip veins from my right leg. I have had severe pain in my groin and lower abdomen for years. Just found out the surgeon left three surgical clips in my groin. They...
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What are the common side effects of a saphenous vein ablation procedure?
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I had the procedure done and now I'm having pain behind the knee. I'm having a hard time bending it and feel quite a bit of pain. Does this have anything to do with the procedure?
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Are varicose vein surgery procedures used to treat varicoeles?
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I think I have a variocoele. It's not very painful, but occasionally feels uncomfortable and it's ugly, so I'd like to have it removed. What are the recommended treatment options? Isn't it just a varicose vein?...
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I have visble veins on my legs that are not bulging out like Varicose veins and I don't think they are Spider Veins. What are they?
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I am 24 yrs old, and after i had my daughter i noticed my legs are veiny. The veins don't bulge out nor are spidery. i was wondering what are they? How should I get rid of them?
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How long after surgery on your leg will the numbness and aches last?
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This pain occurs after I have been active on my legs. My varicose vein surgery was about five months ago.
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Why do Varicose Veins get worse during pregnancy?
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Is the association between Varicose Veins and pregnancy because of the weight gained during pregnancy? Or are there other factors involved?
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Is it normal to have a Phlebectomy in the doctor's office and not a hospital?
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I just consulted with a doctor about my large varicose veins. He advised me that he could take them out by phlebectomy in his office under local anestic. Is this normal or should I find a doctor to do this pr...
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Do I have reticular veins, or are they normal?
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I have many green, visible veins all over body. Could these be normal veins, or are these reticular veins? I've had them since my pregnancy, but I was always a quite veiny person anyway.
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Can varicose vein removal cause the treated leg to become fatter and discolored?
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I had a varicose vein removed from my right leg 22 years ago. That leg is fatter than the left leg (which was not treated) and is a different color. Is this common?
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My mother's doctor recommended an iodine therapy to treat her varicose veins, is this the appropriate treatment or is there something better?
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My mother has been suffering from varicose veins since she was born. She is now 49 years old. We are Chinese. The Chinese doctor we consulted with suggested a therapy using iodine, but my mother has thyromegaly...
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How long will I have to wear compression stockings after varicose vein surgery?
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And, are there any options in terms of colors or styles?
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