General Questions
Choose a procedure:
Should I be concerned about seeing the veins on the inner part of my right calf?
General -4 answers
I'm a seamstress and sew with my right leg only. When I'm not sewing, I'm driving quite a bit. I've noticed that the veins on my right inner calf are showing a lot more through my skin. Is this normal? No swell...
Read more
Can a varicose vein on the penis cause sex to be uncomfortable or painful?
General -1 answer
I am 23 years old and I have developed a varicose vein on my penis. The vein gives me slight discomfort. Will this or can this cause pain during sex in the future? Is there a treatment for penile veins? If so, ...
Read more
Had laser, phlebectomies and injections nearly 4 months ago. Two months later, I started feeling the same symptoms I was treated for.
General -4 answers
Got an appointment to see what was wrong. I was told everything was ok. Now 4 months later symptoms have worsened. Burning sensation-like feeling on the back of legs exactly were I was treated. Don't know what'...
Read more
I have reflux above and below my right knee. I have pain and throbbing as a result. Is this pain normal? How do I treat it?
General -6 answers
I am experiencing a lot of pain and throbbing in my right knee. I have no blood clots according to an ultrasound. Is this pain normal? What can I do about it?
Read more
My veins have stopped bulging out ont heir own. Why? How did this happeng?
General -2 answers
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!
Read more
I had my greater and lesser saphenous veins abated 4 years ago. I never had swelling before the procedure but now do. What happened? Why is this?
General -4 answers
I went to a vein doctor for cosmetic reasons. They did an ultrasound that showed venous insufficiency and recommended vein ablation. I'm 4 years post op and have a lot of swelling in my leg that I've never ha...
Read more
I had varicose vein surgery four years ago and now I have varicose veins again. Is this normal? What should I do?
General -3 answers
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.
Read more
My ultrasound report is getting worse after a year. I have both superficial vein and deep vein reflux. Can ablation still help or make it worse?
General -1 answer
Can you predict outcome for ablation procedure for superficial vein? I have combination of both superficial and deep vein reflux - very severe.
Common femoral veins 1168 ms reflux on right, 1248 ms on left - ...
Read more
What is the blood flow pressure in the entrance and outlet of a paratibial perforating vein?
General -1 answer
I am a Master degree student of mechanical engineering. I study the blood flow behavior through the veins numerically. I would like to know the blood flow pressure in the entrance and outlet of a paratibial per...
Read more
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?
General -2 answers
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...
Read more
I have venous insufficiency in both legs, but have with no visible signs. However, my legs get tired, heavy and tight. Would a vein ablation help?
General -6 answers
I have venous insufficiency in both legs. I have NO visible signs--no swelling or varicose veins/spider veins. However, my legs get tired so easily and always feel so heavy and tight. Shopping and cooking are g...
Read more
Can blood clots slowly form, and can an ultrasound machine always detect a blood clot in the leg?
General -3 answers
I had surgery on my knee about 8 weeks ago. Everything was great. I even went to see the doctor 2 times for post op checkups and everything was fine, things were healing well. About 2 days ago a red rash popped...
Read more
What is an occlusion in/on the lung?
General -1 answer
A friend is being admitted to the hospital with an occlusion in/on her right lung. Is this a clot or narrowing of a vein or artery of the lung? How do you treat this and what is the prognosis for a 63-year-old ...
Read more
I have varicose veins and after doing a lot of squatting, I'm in pain. Did I overdo it? Also, is it normal for the area to be warm to the touch?
General -4 answers
I have had varicose veins for 12 years. Just recently, I began doing things I don't normally do, like a lot of squats. Now, for the past four days, I have a burning sensation and sharp, tender pain. The pain is...
Read more
Can you recommend effective lymphedema treatments?
General -1 answer
My daughter, age 55, has been diagnosed with lymphedema in her legs. Can you suggest effective treatments?
Read more
