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Since there are limited veins, will a removal procedure accelerate new varicosities developing?
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I'm 24. I've had a noticeable varicosity since I was 14 in my left leg. Now the pain is starting to be a significant problem in both legs. I'm nervous the procedure won't cure my problem. I've consulted with a ...
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Which is best for greater saphenous vein treatment, CoolTouch or Varithena?
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Twisted GSV 2.2 mm with reflux, minor bleed at ankle 2x, swollen ankle late in the day. Have had an ultrasound scan. Laser seems to give better results than foam. The doctor is a Varithena site with company tec...
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If you have had a varicose vein burst and bleed out, once it's healed, can you safely fly?
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A varicose vein across my shin burst and bled out for over 30 minutes. Paramedics advised me to rest the leg and see my GP for compression hosiery, but none were given to me. I want to fly out to the U.S. from ...
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My fiance has a vein on the side of his forehead. What are his options for removal of this vein? Is this something that can be done in an office?
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My fiance has a vein on the side of his forehead. What are his options for removal of this vein? Is this something that can be done in an office? What's the cost?
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Is it normal to have swelling from foot to upper thigh after laser vein treatment?
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I'm 42 yr old male who had a laser vein treatment for my right leg last week. I am experiencing swelling from my upper thigh to my foot. Is it normal? When can I expect the swelling to go away? Can ultrasound t...
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Does laser treatment successfully treat severe varicose veins in the legs?
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I am 43 years old and have dealt with varicose veins since my 20's. I am at my wits end with them; I suffer pain. I was assessed by a surgeon for vein stripping. It was decided that my veins were too complex an...
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I had laser treatment on a small spider vein in my leg. The area is now dark. Is this normal? How long will it last?
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I had laser treatment on a small spider vein in my leg. The area is now dark and looks like a black bruise. Is this normal? How long will it last?
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I had vein ablation 3 years ago. The clips in my foot are causing irritation and hurting. Is this common? What can be done?
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I had vein ablation 3 years ago. The clips in my foot are causing irritation and hurting. Is this common? What can be done?
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After laser treatment is there risk of added pressure/stress to the veins that the blood is rerouted to?
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My husband was diagnosed with venous reflux in both of his legs. A vein specialist that is treating my husband prescribed compression socks 20-30mmHg. He will have a follow-up visit in three months, at which ti...
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Do I have nerve damage in my foot after laser ablation?
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I had ablation by laser for a large peripheral vein on the inside of my right leg 7 months ago. I recovered well after the procedure but have had issues in my foot since, such as pressure point type pain at var...
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What is the remedy for a leg that has been swollen for the past year after having LSV laser ablation?
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The patient has arterial fibrillation mitral valve disease. Patient had CMC DONE in 1989 and BMV done in 2006. Now the MV area is 0.89 sq cm2. The swelling is very tight and has pricking pain. What medicine is...
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I had laser vein removal 11 years ago because of pain and tiredness in my legs. I haven't had pain-free legs since. Could this be nerve damage?
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I was told by the doctor I had a lot of blood at the top of my leg, almost like a hematoma. The morning after the procedure, I had a large bruise that spread from one side of my thigh to the inside of my leg, a...
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