I've been experiencing pain, warmth and tenderness after radiofrequency ablation. What are these symptoms due to? What should I do?

I had RF ablation of my left GSV 38 days ago. For the past week, I've been feeling aching pain in my anterior thigh muscles, as well as warmth and tenderness. What are these symptoms due to? What should I do?

Answers from doctors (4)

Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Jun 23, 2016

Almost 6 weeks is a long time to start feeling discomfort following an ablation procedure. Most likely the symptoms are due to contracting of the saphenous vein following the ablation. Wet heat to the area and ibuprofen should help. I would follow up with your treting physician to have an evaluation and possibly a follow-up ultrasound.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Almost 6 weeks is a long time to start feeling discomfort following an ablation procedure. Most likely the symptoms are due to contracting of the saphenous vein following the ablation. Wet heat to the area and ibuprofen should help. I would follow up with your treting physician to have an evaluation and possibly a follow-up ultrasound.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS, RVT, RPVI, RPhS

Published on Jun 22, 2016

You likely have superficial vein thrombophlebitis of the great saphenous vein tributaries; it is less likley to be an infection. Go back and see the vein doctor who did the procedure for an in-person examination and Duplex venous ultrasound.

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Answered by Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS, RVT, RPVI, RPhS

You likely have superficial vein thrombophlebitis of the great saphenous vein tributaries; it is less likley to be an infection. Go back and see the vein doctor who did the procedure for an in-person examination and Duplex venous ultrasound.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Advanced Vein Center

Published on Jun 22, 2016

I don't know. You shouldn't have complaints this far out. Go back to the surgeon who performed the procedure or seek a second opinion from a board-certified vein specialist.

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Answered by Advanced Vein Center

I don't know. You shouldn't have complaints this far out. Go back to the surgeon who performed the procedure or seek a second opinion from a board-certified vein specialist.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

More About Doctor NJ Vein Care and Aesthetics Center

Published on Feb 29, 2016

It is very common for patients to experience a pulling sensation in the thigh about 1 month following a vein closure procedure. An alternative diagnosis is phlebitis or inflammation of residual varicose veins of the thigh. It is best to follow up with your doctor.

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Answered by NJ Vein Care and Aesthetics Center (View Profile)

It is very common for patients to experience a pulling sensation in the thigh about 1 month following a vein closure procedure. An alternative diagnosis is phlebitis or inflammation of residual varicose veins of the thigh. It is best to follow up with your doctor.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

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