Varicose Vein Surgery Questions
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When stents are used for leg surgery, do they come in only one length or does the doctor add several stents?
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Can I get into a sauna 10 days after varicose vein surgery?
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Can I get into a sauna 10 days after varicose vein surgery?
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Why is Medicare making me wait several months for varicose vein treatment when my leg is in pain now and has been for some time?
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I have Medicare. For years I've been suffering from leg pain, burning, heaviness, etc., but was only recently diagnosed with varicose veins. The pain is debilitating at night. Why do I have to wait many months ...
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Am I too young to have varicose vein surgery?
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I am only 21 years old but I have painful veins on my left leg. I have had them since I was very young, and they only become worse. They are only on one leg. What is the best option to treat the appearance? Tha...
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When undergoing Varicose Vein Surgery I was wondering if they could numb my leg instead of giving me anesthesia?
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I was wondering if they could numb my leg because I don't like Anesthesia and want to be awake during the surgery. Or are there alternatives for treating varicose veins so I won't have to have surgery for my v...
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What should I try next if sclerotherapy and touch laser didn't work?
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If sclerotherapy and cool touch laser didn't work what should I try next?
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How long do I have to wait to smoke cigarettes after varicose vein surgery?
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I just had surgery today about 9:30 am. I want to smoke a cigarette but I know you have to wait a while after surgery. How long should I wait? Every doctor gave me the runaround; I just want a set answer.
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Am I too young to have Endovenous Laser Ablation?
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I am only 15 years old, and I've had varicose veins since my 12th birthday. A few months ago I had vein inflammation. I already have a varicose vein surgery scheduled this month, and my doctor thinks I am not t...
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I had varicose vein surgery 4 years ago, should I still have pain while exercising?
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I had varicose veins stripped from my groin to my ankle 4 years ago. I ride horses and exercise regularly. However, the leg that was treated seems to be a lot weaker. I also get quite a bit of pain along the tr...
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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...
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Does surgical removal of veins hurt?
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I had a doplers test and the report suggests varicose vein surgery. The doctor said he will decide which type of surgery he will use once he begins operating on my leg. I am just worried about the pain. Is ther...
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I have a superficial blood clot in my leg vein and I'm 8 1/2 months pregnant. Is it safe to have laser treatment?
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I have seen a vein specialist and they told me that I have abnormal veins in my right leg and a blood clot in a superficial vein. I am 8 1/2 months pregnant and they told me that I need to get the laser treatme...
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What could be the cause of numb face, arm and neck after varicose vein surgery?
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I had varicose vein surgery 12 days ago and my face, arm and neck now go numb. I had the surgery with a spinal injection. Could this be the cause of the numbness?
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Can I have varicose veins removed without stripping?
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I had varicose vein surgery a few years ago on my left leg. After the surgery, it was painful. I may need to treat my right leg but I don't want to go through that again. What would be the best alternative?
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I have vulvar varicosities on my left labia. Do I go to a regular vein clinic? What are my treatment options?
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My varicosities became a problem during my 2nd pregnancy (I have 3 children). In addition to the vulvar varicosities, I also have varicosities on my leg, and hemorrhoids (which are also a type of varicosity?). ...
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How much swelling is an indication of CVI and do I need varicose vein surgery?
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I have been told I have reflux in both deep and superficial veins and to watch for swelling. I have .5cm swelling in the ankle by the end of the day. Is this an indication of CVI?
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I had veins stripped 45 years ago, what are my options now that painful varicose veins have resurfaced?
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I had major vein stripping on my right leg 45 years ago. I was told not to further treatment on this leg. I have been wearing compression stockings as long as I can remember. I also have Scleroderma w/o blood m...
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How can you distinguish spider veins from varicose veins?
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