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After varicose vein surgery, do the veins grow back? If so, how long before they do?
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Do veins grow back after varicose vein surgery? If so, how long does it take? Read more
My mother went in for surgery the 3rd of August. She has a hard bump in the top of her thigh with no visible bruising. Is this normal?
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It feels as if it could be a bruise, but a bit harder and there is no visible bruising around it. Read more
I had vein removal surgery 3 months ago and have now developed swollen ankles and feet on my surgery leg. Is this normal?
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I did not have this issue prior to the surgery. My ultrasound shows the vein was properly closed. Read more
After vein surgery I developed a burning sensation inside my urethra. What is a reason this could be happening?
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Can the vein surgery cause burning in the pelvic area? I went to my doctor and there are no infections anywhere. I'm scheduled next for a scope of the urethra. The pain is unbearable to say the least.. Read more
I had a stripping procedure in the end of January (followed by 3 sclerotherapy injections), and there is a lump under the scar of the incision.
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There were severe incisions made for stripping, but the biggest one (2cm wide) is in the kneepit. I just discovered that there is a cord-like lump right under it that does not extend out of the scar itself. It ... Read more
Are there any increased risks to either my general health or redeveloping varicose veins if I start to take the contraceptive pill?
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I am 47 and had an operation 2 years ago to remove my varicose veins on both legs. I am thinking about starting to take the oral contraceptive pill. Read more
I had my varicose veins treated over 10 years ago some have come back and my leg is still swollen after all these years. Why is that?
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Is there anything that can be done as I just hate it. I never show my legs as they look horrible and even wearing skinny jeans or trousers my left leg always feels so much tighter and looks bigger with the swel... Read more
I had my varicose vein laser ablation in my lower left leg 2 weeks ago. There is little pain in my lower leg, but why is my inner thigh still sore?
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My inner thigh is very tender to touch, to walk, and it feels warm and still swollen. My incision points are healing. I took 10 cipro antibiotic pills over 5 days after surgery. I took ibuprofen for 10 days 2x ... Read more
Can someone lose his leg from varicose vein surgery?
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Hello, I am from Greece. My son is 31 years old and has had varicose veins on one leg for nine years. It was at an advanced stage and he had surgery in a university hospital in the city of Thessaloniki. One yea... Read more
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What treatment do you recommend for swelling and stasis dermatitis 12 years after stripping of greater saphenous veins?
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I had greater saphenous vein stripping done 12 years ago. I wear 30-40 mmHg compression knee high stockings. Lately I have had numerous abdominal surgeries and have not had injections or worn the hose regularl... Read more
Should I still be wearing my compression stockings while flying (post varicose veins surgery)?
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I had surgery to treat varicose veins in both my legs in February 2016 (vein removal/blood draining) surgeon wasn't very clear on how long the compression stockings need to be worn post-surgery. I'm a fly-in-f... Read more
Is it normal to have a massive increase in spider veins after having varicose veins removed? Is it normal to have pain and numbness 5 months post-op?
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I had a varicose vein removed in September 2016, the vein was most visible above my calf and below the knee. I had incision sites in my groin, and small incisions around the vein. There is now a visible indenta... Read more
Is it normal to still notice ropey veins after GSV stripping?
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I was suffering from varicose veins and I had ugly ropey veins on my leg above and under my knee. They weren't painful. I had a GSV stripping 10 days ago, and after removing the bandages I was shocked to see t... Read more
I had varicose vein surgery about 9 to 10 weeks ago on my left leg.
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Now all my leg does is swell up with shooting pains through my knee. Any recommendations? Read more
I am getting sharp pain running down leg to the foot after ablation treatment. Almost feels like a twisted my foot or ankle. Is this normal?
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The pain runs down to my big toe on left leg. I had the procedure 9 days ago. Read more
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