Varicose Vein Surgery Questions
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Are there any risks to leaving Varicose Veins untreated?
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Will the veins get bigger over time?
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Is varicose vein surgery a better choice for someone who is overweight?
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I am significantly overweight and have very painful varicose veins in my legs. Is it better for me to have surgery or endovenous laser treatment?
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Is varicose vein surgery and possibility after someone has had a DVT?
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Can someone who has had a DVT ever have varicose vein surgery?
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Is bruising typical after the varicose vein surgery called vein stripping?
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Is bruising normal after vein stripping? The bruise is nowhere near the incision sites, so i was wondering if that is normal or not? The bruise is on my inner thigh, and the incisions are below the knee and one...
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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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What is the difference between these two varicose vein surgical procedures?
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What is the difference between ambulatory phlebectomy and transilluminated powered phlebectomy? What would each be used for?
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I have a superficial blood clot in my leg vein and I'm 8 1/2 months pregnant. Is it safe to have laser treatment?
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I have seen a vein specialist and they told me that I have abnormal veins in my right leg and a blood clot in a superficial vein. I am 8 1/2 months pregnant and they told me that I need to get the laser treatme...
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Is pain and bruising normal 12 weeks after varicose vein surgery?
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I had varicose vein surgery done on both legs 12 weeks ago and I've got a lot of bruises and it hurts. Is there something wrong? I had about 6 veins taken out from ankle to groin.
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Am I too young to have varicose vein surgery?
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I am only 21 years old but I have painful veins on my left leg. I have had them since I was very young, and they only become worse. They are only on one leg. What is the best option to treat the appearance? Tha...
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Can Varicose Veins reappear/reoccur?
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Will Varicose Veins reappear? Do i have them for life even after treatment?
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Do Varicose Vein Surgeries hurt?
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Do they use local anesthesia?
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How long should I wait after Varicose Vein Surgery to fly?
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How long should I wait after varicose vein surgery to take an airplane trip, or does it matter?
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What is the approximate time that Varicose Vein Surgery takes?
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How long does the procedure itself take, and how much time should I expect for recovery?
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What are the long-term effects after treatment or removal of deep varicose veins?
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Are there any next steps for a failed ablation surgery for a varicose vein problem?
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About four years ago, I had varicose vein ablation surgery on both legs. One leg came out well; the other did not because of the location of the bad valve. I wear compression socks but the bad leg aches constan...
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Treatment options for Vein Removal
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Which is a better option for vein removal (vein stripping or laser treatment/ELA) in the presences of a varicose ulcer around the size about 5cm? The patient is known to have hypertension which is under control...
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What is the difference between PAD & Varicose Veins?
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Is there a difference between PAD & varicose veins, and are there tests to confirm? Also can you have Venous closure surgery done if you have PAD?
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Can I have an ugly, but 'normal' vein removed from my bicep for cosmetic reasons?
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I've always had a very ugly vein on my right bicep. I am sure it is perfectly normal and not varicose. It does not protrude, but is a very dark blue and is just below the surface. Would it be possible to remove...
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Is Vein Ligation and Stripping safe?
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Is this procedure safe or is it risky?
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Is surgery the best treatment at this point?
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I am a 52 year old female and had varicose vein surgery in the early 80's. I tried knee high comp stockings, and I'm on my feet a lot, working 12 hour shifts. My right leg is swelling still. It was recommende...
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