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What are some complications that can occur after removing a vein towards the front of the knee?
Vein Treatments - 1 answer
The vein I had removed ran the full length of my leg. After removal, my left leg is 4x the normal size. Is this normal?
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I had EVLT 5 weeks ago on one leg. I wear the compression stocking during the day, every day. How much longer do I have to wear it?
EVLT - 1 answer
I had EVLT 5 weeks ago on one leg. I wear the compression stocking during the day, every day. How much longer do I have to wear it?
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Do pregnancy-related varicose veins go away after the baby is born?
Varicose Vein Home Treatments - 2 answers
I’m 37 y/o and 32 weeks into my 3rd pregnancy. I have a varicose vein running from the top of my right thigh, down past my knee, and it seems to have leaked over my lower leg. The vein is purple and bulgy at ...
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Can you drive home after endovenous laser treatment?
EVLT - 1 answer
I was wondering whether you can drive yourself home after EVLT.
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I developed necrosis after my most recent Asclera treatment for spider veins. Should I go the ER, or can I wait to see my doctor?
Asclera - 2 answers
I've had several spider vein treatments using Asclera foam. After my last treatment January 18, 2019, a small, purple, blood-filled ball appeared over my left shin, at the injection site. Now, I have necrosis ...
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I have calcium deposits on my bones. Will there be any risks involved in my vein ligation and stripping surgery because of this?
Vein Ligation and Stripping - 1 answer
I have calcium deposits on my bones. Will there be any risks involved in my vein ligation and stripping surgery because of this?
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Can severely painful knees, hips, and lower back be related to chronic venous insufficiency?
General - 1 answer
I suffer from severely painful knees, hips, and lower back. Recently my family doctor diagnosed me with chronic venous insufficiency. Can my symptoms be related to CVI?
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After DVT detection, when is it recommended to continue rehabilitation for a soleus and gastrocnemius tear?
Deep Vein Thrombosis Treatment - 1 answer
I had a calf tear (multifibrillar on soleus and external gastrocnemius) and a big hematoma (9 x 6 x 3 cm). One month later, a DVT was detected on the gastrocnemius vein in the same leg. My question is, when can...
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Is it normal for compression socks to cause my calf, thighs, buttocks and lower back to hurt, tighten up, and be very sore?
Compression Stockings - 1 answer
I had surgery, so they gave me compression socks. The socks made my calf, thighs, buttocks and lower back sore and tight. After 5 days of wearing them, I took them off to wash them. Now that they are back on, ...
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3 months after endovenous laser ablation, I have severe pain in my legs that wakes me up at night. Any ideas why?
Endovenous Laser Ablation - 1 answer
I'm 3 months post-ablation of my saphenous veins. I'm having severe pain at night that wakes me from my sleep. The pain hurts some on ambulation, but it is mostly when I try to lie down and sleep. I have a hard...
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I have a blood clot in my ankle, and now my ankle is double in size and painful. Should I go to the emergency room?
Foam Sclerotherapy - 1 answer
I had foam sclerotherapy 2 days ago. Follow-up ultrasound showed 2 blood clots, one of which is in my ankle. My ankle is now double in size and painful. Do I go to the ER???
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I have cellulitis in my left leg and am currently taking medication to treat it. Is it OK to wear compression socks to help with the edema?
Compression Stockings - 2 answers
I have cellulitis in my left leg and am currently taking medication to treat it. Is it OK to wear compression socks to help with the edema? I have no other issues with my legs. I have worn compression socks in ...
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My bulging veins hurt and look worse after wearing compression stockings that wrinkled around my ankle. What should I do?
Leg Swelling Treatment - 1 answer
I have bulging veins in my left foot and wore compression stockings that wrinkled around my ankle. Now the veins hurt and look worse. What should I do?
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I had the ClosureFast done 4 weeks ago. I still feel burning, stinging, and pulling in my inner leg. Will these symptoms go away?
ClosureFast - 1 answer
I had the ClosureFast procedure 4 weeks ago. I still feel burning, stinging, and pulling in my inner leg that extends from ankle to groin. Will these symptoms go away? When the doctor did the procedure, though ...
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Is it normal to have aches after a venous duplex exam?
Endovenous Laser Ablation - 1 answer
I had a Venous Duplex exam done on both legs. My legs ached terribly after this scan. The findings of the scan were that I could possibly benefit from saphenous vein ablation. My legs felt much better the follo...
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5 weeks post-EVLT, veins along my inner thigh have turned brown, and in 1 spot it’s slightly red. Is this normal?
EVLT - 1 answer
It’s my 1st week in Vietnam and I’m here for an additional two-and-a-half weeks. My doctor closed up a vein in my groin area 5 weeks ago. I’ve just noticed on my thigh that the veins have turned brown and...
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How long will it take for pain after sclerotherapy to subside?
Sclerotherapy - 1 answer
My mom (in her late 50s) recently had sclerotherapy for her foot and endovenous laser ablation for her leg. It's been nearly one and a half weeks, but the pain in her feet (not in legs) remains. The pain is not...
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Can anything be done to treat very prominent veins in the center of the forehead?
Facial Vein Treatment - 2 answers
I am 40 years old, and a healthy size (5'4", 117lbs). In the past few years, the network of veins in the center of my forehead has become very prominent. They bulge constantly, and I see them in the mirror, pho...
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Should I wear compression socks while I sleep?
Compression Stockings - 1 answer
I had knee replacement surgery and they sent me home with 2 pairs of compression socks to wear for 2 weeks. Should I wear them while I sleep?
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I had EVLT a year ago and my legs are still painful. I now have varicose veins. What are my options if I don't want another ablation?
EVLT - 2 answers
I had EVLT a year ago and my legs are still painful. I now have varicose veins, too. I had another ultrasound and it found an accessory vein is refluxing. This wasn't the case before. I don't want another ablat...
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