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My skin is bruising following sclerotherapy, will the bruising go away?
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I've had one treatment of foam sclerotherapy 6 months ago, and now I have bruising on my skin (purple and brown). Will it go away, or will the bruising remain for life? Any exercises that will help? My leg look...
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I have a spermatocele, which treatment is better and low-risk, spermatocelectomy or sclerotherapy?
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I'm a 20-year-old guy who has a spermatocele. I'm uncomfortable having it and am a little bit shy talking about it. Since I haven't had kids yet, what procedure is best and low-risk? I want to have children in ...
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I suddenly have reticular and varicose veins, could it be due to chronic constipation and straining?
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In the last year, I had chronic constipation and have strained a lot. I've noticed green reticular & varicose veins on my rt upper inner groin area. It seems as though they appeared overnight. Could constipatio...
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Can veins beneath the surface hurt? Will more sclerotherapy help?
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I've had two sessions of sclerotherapy. The spider veins look good (gone), but there is still some pain in the area next to the knee on both of my legs. Can veins beneath the surface hurt? Will more sclerothera...
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Should I still wear a compression stocking 3 weeks after sclerotherapy treatment??
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I was wondering if I should continue to wear my 18-24 mmHg compression stocking 3 weeks after my sclerotherapy treatment. I was told once that even if the condition improves, wearing stockings can prevent varic...
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Is it safe to perform sclerotherapy on the arm veins?
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My right arm (where IV is taken) has very visible blue veins. They are not bulging but it looks quite unattractive. Most Drs I saw said they can't treat the arm due to the IV need, but my left arm can be used f...
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Will a run/hole in my compression stockings compromise my sclerotherapy results?
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I recently had sclerotherapy & have been wearing my compression hose as directed. However, I noticed I got a small run/hole at the bottom of one of the feet (near the heel). Will this ruin the overall compressi...
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What could be done if my doctor possibly injected the wrong vein?
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My Dr performed ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy on one of my great saphenous veins. It has been months and the vein hurts all the time. It feels like I have pitching inside my leg, and it is like I have a tig...
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My leg looks worse after sclerotherapy, why is that?
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My first sclerotherapy procedure was 2 years ago, and I have VNUS closure prior. I was happy with the results until now. After my last sclerotherapy procedure 2 months ago, one of my legs looks worse than ever....
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I have severe pain and a burning sensation in my achilles, could this be nerve damage?
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After sclerotherapy, I experienced severe pain near in my achilles. It was sharp and there was a burning sensation. When I got up and walked around it got better. During the day today, however, I am still feeli...
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How long after sclerotherapy is it safe to become pregnant? Will the solution affect my future fetus?
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I had an EVLT and phlebectomy 1 year ago, but now there is a branch vein that my doctor wants to take care of with sclerotherapy injections. How long after the procedure is it safe to become pregnant? Will the ...
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What size veins are ideal for sclerotherapy?
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What are reticular veins and what is meant by grade 2? I know what bulging varicose veins are, and I don't have those. However, I have green/blue veins close to the surface that are causing minimum symptoms. I ...
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What exactly is vein mapping? How do I know where the problematic vein originated from?
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I have a green/blue reticular vein inside my thigh. It loops sideways. I can see it clearly, and it feels smooth under the skin surface. I've been rated a 2 and am asymptomatic. Is there a way to find out where...
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I had a VNUS closure, followed by sclerotherapy, but none of the original spider veins are gone. Why wasn't treatment successful?
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I had a VNUS closure April 2013, followed by sclerotherapy. I've noticed clustering and that none of the original spider veins are gone. I can press on them and watch the blood flow return. I wore stockings fo...
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Does sclerotherapy work on blue straight bulging veins on the front of your legs?
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I had all of my veins treated with laser and sclerotherapy injections but my spider veins have come back, why is this happening?
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I had all of my veins (big and small) treated with laser and sclerotherapy injections, but all of my spider veins have reappeared. Why is this happening? I feel like I spent a lot of money for nothing. I have n...
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Can I remove my compression stockings to walk on the treadmill?
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It's been 5 day since my 3rd session of sclerotherapy. Can I remove my hose to walk on the treadmill? Otherwise, they keep sagging around my knees. I've been measured for the compression stockings, but always ...
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Why would cellulite develop after sclerotherapy? What should I do?!
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I had one treatment of slerotherapy on both legs (actually I think it was a double treatment in one) about 8 months ago. Right after the procedure, I noticed patchy swelling. I thought it would get better, but ...
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