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The deep, blue veins in my shoulders, arms, chest, and legs are very visible. Should I be concerned?
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I don't think this is a new symptom, as I have never really paid attention to it before. I have always had remarks of "Oh I love this type of vein" when getting blood drawn, but recently I have noticed how visi...
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What is the blood flow pressure in the entrance and outlet of a paratibial perforating vein?
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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...
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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?
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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 - ...
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Should I take aspirin or blood thinner for a 15 hour flight?
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I have a 15-hour flight in Nov - in a first class seat, luckily. I have CVI with superficial and slight deep vein reflux. I wear 30-40 thigh compression stocking daily. I've never had a procedure done, never h...
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What is an occlusion in/on the lung?
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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 ...
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Can a varicose vein on the penis cause sex to be uncomfortable or painful?
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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, ...
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Can you recommend effective lymphedema treatments?
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My daughter, age 55, has been diagnosed with lymphedema in her legs. Can you suggest effective treatments?
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Can treating CVI early prevent it from progressing?
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I was diagnosed with CVI last year. I have achy, heavy and burning leg sensations daily. I have no varicose veins, no swelling. I can't sit for long and can't stand for long. 70% of the time my legs are elevate...
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I have bone on bone in my hip. Is there a support stocking to help ease the pain? I stand and walk for 8 hours per day.
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I have bone on bone in my hip, which causes a lot of pain when I walk. Is there a support stocking to help ease the pain? I stand and walk for 8 hours per day.
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How can you tell if spider veins are a sign of venous reflux/insufficiency?
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Aside from an ultrasound exam, are there any telltale signs that they could be something deeper? I have several spider veins on the outside of both thighs, and 3-4 on the back of my right knee. My mom has had s...
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I have pain in multiple veins. One day it could be in my hand the next in my leg. What should I do?
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I have pain in several of my veins. One day it could be in my hand and the next in my leg. This has been going on for a long time. I take pain killers to reduce the pain, but am seeking a better solution. What ...
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I had vein stripping done, but I'm concerned with this large, wide hard bump.
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It is in the upper inner thigh. Doesn't hurt anymore than the rest of the leg.
I see my doctor in three weeks, so I thought I'd wait. The only other option is emergency, and that is a 12-hour wait in the hospi...
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I have extreme tightness and pain in both feet. On the top of right foot it feels like the muscle tightens up and it's painful when I stand. Why?
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I have extreme tightness and pain in both feet. On the top of right foot it feels like the muscle tightens up and it's painful when I try to stand. It feels like a Charlie horse. It takes a few minutes for the ...
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When above my heart, veins in my arms are sunken in not just smaller but be below surface. I've been taking spironolactone and estradiol valerate
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Been taking meds for about two years. Have tapered to a low dose. Have an endocrinologist appointment in a month. Haven't really had any other symptoms but some anxiety induced ones.
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There is a painful swollen lump with bulging veins on my inner thigh (near groin). Can you tell me what it is, and how to make it disappear?
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Bulging veins, peach-pit sized lump, red, swollen. Located between my bikini line and upper inner thigh. Doesn't appear to have a point where it should come to a head. Appeared around the start of my period.
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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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