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My penile dorsal vein is obstructed. What is the appropriate solution?
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I'm having erectile problems. After a Doppler ultrasound, the urologist said there is cessation of blood flow in my dorsal vein. Is there any solution?
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Can meralgia paresthetica cause a cluster of visible veins to develop?
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Several people in my meralgia paresthetica (MP) group have a cluster of veins near the MP area, not their thigh. Does that have anything to do with the MP?
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Should I be worried about the varicose veins in my left leg?
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I have discovered very large bulging veins in my left leg from my groin to the back of my knee. The are very ugly in appearance and cause a lot of pain! They have ran a test at the hospital that they say detect...
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Is there any way to get rid of large, unsightly veins on top of the feet?
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My vascular surgeon says he won't do anything below the ankle because the risk of ulceration is too high. My feet look awful, even worse since having RF ablation and sclerotherapy (foam and traditional) injecti...
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My 11-year-old son has a vein on his left leg above the calve that is swollen.
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Does he need a procedure or can we leave it. Is there any danger in leaving it until he is older?
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I've been having pain in my right hand, wrist, fingers and arm. It started about three weeks ago. What could be causing this? Should I see a doctor?
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I started experiencing pain in my wrist. Pain has escalated to the fingers, hand and up the arm. I feel pain when I try and do actions like opening a door, etc. But I also feel aches with no movement or pressur...
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Is there treatment for reticular/superficial veins in my arms?
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I am a 57 yr. old woman. The veins in both arms (especially upper arms) are highly visible and tender to the touch. I think they are referred to as reticular or superficial veins. Is treatment available to hide...
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Does Quetiapine (seroquel) cause DVT?
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Been taking this antipsychotic for some years. I had a duplex done which shows deep vein insufficiency. The doctor was just checking to see if everything was OK before sclerosing some superficial veins but then...
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A week ago I developed white discoloration along my left foot veins. I also developed pain on the vein and numbness the leg. What can this be?
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I live in Nigeria where medical care is limited. Last year I had bunion surgery and stopped exercising. I started exercising 3 months ago but I experienced some pain so I went to see a GP and I got a cortisone ...
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I had varicose vein surgery four years ago and now I have varicose veins again. Is this normal? What should I do?
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I had varicose vein surgery four years ago and now I have varicose veins again. Is this normal? What should I do? I have swelling in the ankle and numbness.
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Can you reverse cyanosis as well as dry shiny skin?
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If my legs are showing symptoms of poor circulation-- cyanosis of legs from the knee down, as well as dry shiny skin on legs, slow-healing wounds--can these symptoms be reversed with exercise? If so, how long b...
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My leg hurts bad when I try to get up in the morning and put weight on it. Why? Should I get an MRI?
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I've had about 5 numbing and injections procedures. Now, my left leg hurts bad when I try to get up in the morning and put weight on it. Why? Once I am able to walk on it, the pain goes away. I do stand a lot o...
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Can you wear compression stocking for 24-36 hours during your duty rounds?
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I'm a medical clerk and we are not supposed to sleep or even sit down for 24 hours during our duty as we have to constantly walk around to get vitals of patients and other errands. My feet and ankles had edema ...
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I'm having severe muscle spasms and pain after sclerotherapy.
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Five hours since treatment I had an episode of severe muscle spasms. What can I do to allieve the pain? Can I use a heating pad?
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