Varicose Vein Surgery Questions
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What types of excercise are best for venous reflux?
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I had reflux of my saphenous vein & an ablation was done 1 yr ago. No improvement. Today, I had another f/u & ultrasound showed reflux of deep femoral vein of same leg. I'm 40 yrs old, normal weight, active. Wh...
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What are the common side effects of a saphenous vein ablation procedure?
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I had the procedure done and now I'm having pain behind the knee. I'm having a hard time bending it and feel quite a bit of pain. Does this have anything to do with the procedure?
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I still have pain 16 days after a saphenous vein ablation, should I be concerned?
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Ten days after my great saphenous vein ablation I noticed deep pain on my inner thigh and a red line along the vein. I saw my doctor on the 12th day and he was not worried. But now 16 days post-op, the pain is ...
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My wound is running after having varicose vein surgery, is this normal?
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Are there any next steps for a failed ablation surgery for a varicose vein problem?
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About four years ago, I had varicose vein ablation surgery on both legs. One leg came out well; the other did not because of the location of the bad valve. I wear compression socks but the bad leg aches constan...
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Is pain and bruising normal 12 weeks after varicose vein surgery?
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I had varicose vein surgery done on both legs 12 weeks ago and I've got a lot of bruises and it hurts. Is there something wrong? I had about 6 veins taken out from ankle to groin.
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Varicose veins in the same leg
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How many times can you safely have your veins done in the same leg?
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ls it normal to have soreness and a lump three weeks after varicose vein surgery?
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l had my varicose vein surgery done three weeks ago. There is a lump that is sore to touch and can be a little painful. Is this normal?
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Should my legs hurt 2 years after varicose vein surgery?
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I had varicose vein surgery two years ago. My legs hurt terribly every day. Is this normal?
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Will wearing compression stockings before vein surgery improve my outcome?
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Medicare says the success rate of wearing hose three months before surgery is 2 percent for corrective surgery. If you don't wear them before surgery what is the success rate for the surgery?
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Can someone on blood thinners have vein surgery?
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Can someone on blood thinners have vein surgery?
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My mother's doctor recommended an iodine therapy to treat her varicose veins, is this the appropriate treatment or is there something better?
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My mother has been suffering from varicose veins since she was born. She is now 49 years old. We are Chinese. The Chinese doctor we consulted with suggested a therapy using iodine, but my mother has thyromegaly...
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I have a varicose vein in groin and under the navel.
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I have varicosed vein in my left groin and under my navel. It expands toward my left leg. What is the best treatment for me? And does excercise help me to reduce my varicosities?
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What are the long-term effects after treatment or removal of deep varicose veins?
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Do tight fitting clothes contribute to varicose or spider veins?
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I wear a lot of tight compression shorts and bike shorts when I exercise (running, biking, etc.). Could these choices lead to varicose veins later in life?
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Why do I have a shooting pain in my leg one month after varicose vein surgery?
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Should my leg hurt half a year after varicose vein stripping surgery?
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I had varicose vein stripping surgery on both legs last November.. I has been half a yer now and I still feel pain and chills in both legs. Also, some parts of my legs feel hard and numb. I'm confused. I felt f...
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Can I have varicose vein surgery in both my legs done at the same time?
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I am planning on having the VENOUS procedure soon. Can I have both my legs done at the same time?
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Can bulging penis veins be treated with surgery? If so, what would that procedure be and is it safe?
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Should my leg still be hurting 7 months after having varicose surgery?
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I had varicose surgery 7 months ago on my left leg. All of a sudden the vein behind my knee is starting to hurt. I get a burning sensation like my skin is on fire, and it is red and swollen. When I touch that c...
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