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How successful is lip venous lake laser treatment?
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What will my lip look like after laser treatment? How long will healing take?
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Can you develop more than one superficial clot after surgery?
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I had surgery on my hip, developed a superficial clot on the inside of my leg, and am now feeling the same pain on outer side of the leg. Is it possible that I now have two clots?
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I did a lot of walking at Disney, jumped down from a very small wall and immediately felt a severe pain. A large vein was bulging.
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This happened while doing a lot of walking for 3 days straight in Disneyland. It’s been about 5 days and the vein is no longer showing, but there’s a large bruise and still some pain. I’m 51 years old. W...
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I developed really visible veins on both my forefeet. When I walk they disappear but when I stand they are huge and bulking. Where is the problem?
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Vein doctor said there was no reflux and there was nothing to operate. Rheumatologist said I had no rheumatic problem. Plus, when I stand, the skin on my feet turns red and is itching and burning to the point I...
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Over the past year, Why have the veins in my upper inner arms become very visible over the past year?
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I'm only 30. I'm average weight (BMI 23) and am not on any medication. What can I do about this?
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I recently had the VNUS procedure done and within a day or two, an ulcer has developed at the incision site. Is this a cause for concern?
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I recently had the VNUS procedure, during which the saline/lidocaine solution leaked out. The skin was patted dry and the procedure was continued. I now have a penny-size ulcer--it developed one or two days aft...
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Why are my feet and ankles swollen when I first wake up?
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I just retired from a job where I was on my feet 9 hours a day, but I never had this kind of swelling until now.
My feet get swollen and red from above my ankles to mid-way below the knees. I'm not very acti...
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How do doctors determine if a patient is a candidate and will benefit from vein closure procedure?
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How do doctors estimate the outcome of the vein closure procedure? Ultrasound findings and symptoms combined? What is the percentage of patients who suffer from CVI who have no visible sign on the legs? Do you ...
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Just diagnosed with superficial blood clot in my inner thigh. The pain is awful! I am on day number 7 with no relief. Best way to get rid of it?
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I am 39 and an overweight smoker. My clot came on very suddenly. It hurts to touch it, or to walk. I have been given a prescription for blood thinners, but they are very expensive. How long before the pain will...
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I developed a black spot and the veins in my penis shaft became pronounced after having sex for the first time. What is this?
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A black spot appeared on the penis shaft over the time period of 2 months after my wedding or having sex for the first time. Along with the black dot, veins at the penis shaft appeared suddenly. It has changed ...
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My veins have stopped bulging out ont heir own. Why? How did this happeng?
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My veins used to always bulge out a lot for years, but for the past 3 months they are almost underneath my skin or don't bulge out. What is this? Or, what can I do to get it back? Thanks!
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I have little lumps along both of my shins. I had this when I was 14 and was put on high doses of aspirin. What condition is this?
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Is this condition related to deep vein thrombosis?
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Can bulging great saphenous veins (and other leg veins) be normal in skinny people?
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I'm a 19 year old male. I am very skinny (I guess around 8% body fat) and I have very palpable and visible great saphenous veins. They are straight (not twisting), colorless to very light blue, and rather firm....
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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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Isn't the evidence inconclusive on whether or not compression slows the progression of vein disease?
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I thought I saw this on the American College of Phlebology website recently. I have been treated for varicose veins and I still elect to wear compression socks to work and for prolonged sitting/standing. But I'...
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