I believe that you should be re-evaluated if you still have varicose veins that are visible. It is not uncommon to feel warmth over larger varicose veins. I would assume that you are still experiencing symptoms such as pain, aching, heaviness, fatigue, swelling, restlessness or muscle cramps.

I would recommend that you follow up with a physician that specializes in the treatment of veins.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

If the RFA was 5 years ago, the warmth has nothing to do with the ablation. Your symptoms (warmth and pain) are symptoms of inflammation, among other things. If you have bulging varicose veins or spider veins, you still have problems with your veins and the symptoms are likely to progress over time.

Veins essentially carry the 'trash' of metabolism. In varicose veins (including bulging veins and spider veins), the flow of the blood is not occurring properly and the 'trash' is building up within the vein, which leads to inflammation. This is why those symptoms are worse later in the day or if something is happening that 'provoke' the vein like prolonged sitting, standing, after exercise or even menstrual cycles.

You can help yourself a little with these symptoms by wearing properly fitted compression socks or stockings and by keeping your calf muscle strong. Both help prevent that trash-containing blood from 'sitting' in the vein.

Ultimately, if they continue to bother you or worsen, you should look for treatment. If you are not getting the explanation you need for what is going on at that point, consider looking for a second opinion.

Published on Jul 11, 2012