Varicose Vein Surgery Questions
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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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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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Will insurance cover Varicose Vein Surgery? Pain is getting worse..
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I have spider veins and varicose veins. Will my insurance ppo bluecross pay for it?
I was told by my insurance co they would pay if it is medically necessary, they hurt and are getting worse, I am a nurse.
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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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Why is Medicare making me wait several months for varicose vein treatment when my leg is in pain now and has been for some time?
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I have Medicare. For years I've been suffering from leg pain, burning, heaviness, etc., but was only recently diagnosed with varicose veins. The pain is debilitating at night. Why do I have to wait many months ...
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Is it possible to remove too many veins with varicose vein surgery?
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I have a large number of varicose veins covering both legs. I want to get them treated but I'm afraid I won't have many veins left! Is there a point where you shouldn't have them all removed/injected because th...
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I have friend who has dark pigmentaion
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I have friend aged 34, modestly built. He travels all day by 2 wheeler. He has dark pigmentation of both legs. It started around ankles and is now spreading up. No veins are visible. Feet are spared. Doctors su...
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When to consult a specialist?
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I have been having pain associated with clotting on my right shin. Is the best course of action to just get one of those tight fitting socks?
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What happens when varicose veins are not treated with surgery?
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If surgery for varicose veins is not done, what will be the result? What problems will occur?
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Are bruises and lumps normal two weeks after vein stripping surgery?
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I had my right leg stripped of veins in a clinic in Switzerland two weeks ago. It is very bruised and lumpy. Is this normal?
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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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Can you fly safely with a superficial vein?
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Can you fly safely with a superficial vein? I had some bleeding under the skin and I'm taking antibiotics. I fly on Friday and have a surgical stocking to wear. Is this OK?
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Is there anything I can do to prevent developing varicose veins during future pregnancies?
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In my first pregnancy I did not have varicose veins. Now, in my second pregnancy, I've had moderate varicose veins since the fifth week of pregnancy. Will they go away after delivery? Is there anything I can do...
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My mom recently had a varicose vain operation and she is in pain. Is that normal?
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She had the operation Thursday and she is still in real pain. Is that normal? What can she do to alleviate the pain?
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Can leg crossing lead to Varicose Veins?
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Is it harmful to your leg circulation to sit with your legs crossed?
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What is the name of the special hooks in Varicose Vein Surgery?
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It is the tool used to pull veins through microincisions. What are these called?
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Do you offer a Vein Surgery/treatment under sedation?
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What is the most effective surgery that is least painful?
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Is it normal to have pain and pressure after radical hysterectomy?
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After radical hysterectomy i am still having pain and pressure on my left side. What are the best treatment options if over the counter medicines don't work? I have had a radical hysterectomy and still have th...
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Can high blood pressure affect varicose vein surgery?
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Could elevated blood pressure increase risks during microphlebectomy or other varicose vein surgery or procedures? Is there a recommended treatment for those with HBP?
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Why do varicose veins usually appear in the legs and nowhere else in the body?
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