Varicose Vein Surgery Questions
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Is it normal to lose feeling in the bottom of your leg after having varicose veins removed?
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How can you distinguish spider veins from varicose veins?
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Should I wait until I am older to get the endovenous laser ablation procedure?
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I am a 24 y/o active female who has incompetent great saphenous veins in both legs. Can you advise if I should wait to close them via laser ablation or have it done ASAP? I have unsightly varicose veins, but cu...
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I'm considering vein treatment, but how do I know the protruding veins on my shins (like on my feet and hands) are varicose?
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I've had a consultation with a board-certified doctor, but still have concerns. Clotting and stroke run on my mom's side of the family. She died of a pulmonary embolism at 42 but I don't know where the clot was...
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Does laser Varicose Vein Surgery diminish blood flow and supply in the legs?
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I have a varicose vein in my left leg and telangiectasia on my left foot, what should I do?
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I have a varicose vein in my left leg and telangiectasia on my left foot. Other than that I have no complications. What should I do about these problems? How do I correct them?
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Can a leg ulcer be permanently removed through varicose vein surgery?
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I have a ulcer on my leg. Can this vein be repaired permanently? Every so often my leg develops an ulcer near the same spot.
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I consulted with a vein surgeon about my aching legs. He said my back is causing my leg to ache, not my veins. Could this be true?
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I had my veins treated 11 years ago and wear compression stockings to relieve my aching legs. I feel there is nothing wrong with my back and I’m not sure what to do next.
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My husband has pain in both of his legs and the veins in his calves are bulding, what is going on?
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My husband has pain in both legs behind the knees and the veins in his calves are bulging. He has celiac disease, diabetes, & arthritis. The symptoms all happened on Monday. We've tried ice, heat, and meds (oxy...
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Can I have varicose veins removed without stripping?
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I had varicose vein surgery a few years ago on my left leg. After the surgery, it was painful. I may need to treat my right leg but I don't want to go through that again. What would be the best alternative?
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I have a large vein that may need removal, what are my treatment options?
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A vein in my right leg was stripped out 25 yrs ago, on inside from ankle to groin. Now, a large vein has appeared, running across the thigh above the right knee up into groin and tracking down under the right k...
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Could my pelvic pain be from varicose veins?
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I have pelvic pain that starts 3-4 days before my period and last 3-4 days after the bleeding has stopped. My gynecologist was sure it was endometriosis. He did a laparoscopy, D&C and ablation.He didn't find en...
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I have pain in my left leg, could it be varicosed?
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For a few months now I've had pain in the vein in my left leg. The leg feels cold sometimes. The pain goes away when I get my periods, and pain comes back when my periods are over. My vitamin D was low and so n...
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Is it normal for my arm to hurt after varicose vein treatment in my leg?
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I had surgery to remove varicose veins on my left leg and now my left arm hurts. I had surgery 6 days ago and was put under with a general anesthesia. The veins were superficial on my thigh & calf. My leg seems...
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How much swelling is an indication of CVI and do I need varicose vein surgery?
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I have been told I have reflux in both deep and superficial veins and to watch for swelling. I have .5cm swelling in the ankle by the end of the day. Is this an indication of CVI?
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I have clot in my upper thigh of the greater saphenous vein which is varicose. What should I do?
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One doctor said to do nothing, may be more risky. Another said to ligate at groin and ankle and leave vein in. Why such differing opinions? What can I expect I have vein ligated?
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Is swelling in the ankle after varicose vein surgery normal?
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One week after varicose vein surgery I developed a golf ball size swelling on the inside of my ankle that is very sensitive to touch. Is this normal?
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I still have pain 16 days after a saphenous vein ablation, should I be concerned?
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Ten days after my great saphenous vein ablation I noticed deep pain on my inner thigh and a red line along the vein. I saw my doctor on the 12th day and he was not worried. But now 16 days post-op, the pain is ...
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I had varicose vein surgery 4 years ago, should I still have pain while exercising?
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I had varicose veins stripped from my groin to my ankle 4 years ago. I ride horses and exercise regularly. However, the leg that was treated seems to be a lot weaker. I also get quite a bit of pain along the tr...
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