Get answers from our experienced doctors. How it works

Varicose Vein Surgery Questions

Is there a varicose vein penis treatment?
Varicose Vein Surgery -8 answers
I am 21 years old and recently I have developed a varicose vein on my penis. The vein gives me slight discomfort. I am not sexually active. How can I fix this vein? Is there any medication or procedure which ca... Read more
How long will I have to wear compression stockings after varicose vein surgery?
Varicose Vein Surgery -8 answers
And, are there any options in terms of colors or styles? Read more
Is it normal to have varicose veins at 21 years old?
Varicose Vein Surgery -10 answers
I am 21 years old and within the past four years I have developed spider veins and large veins that are visible in my legs. They are also elevated over my shins. Varicose veins run in my family, but is this rea... Read more
Lumps in leg after VNUS and phlebectomy
Varicose Vein Surgery -4 answers
Had a phlebectomy and VNUS done 4 weeks ago. I have lumps all along where the vein used to be (ranging from pea size to walnut size). They were painful & had them drained twice now. I still have lumps. What can... Read more
How long should I wait after Varicose Vein Surgery to fly?
Varicose Vein Surgery -7 answers
How long should I wait after varicose vein surgery to take an airplane trip, or does it matter? Read more
Wife had a superficial blood clot, now she is dead?
Varicose Vein Surgery -5 answers
My wife had superficial blood clots in leg. They took ultrasound and she just collapsed 13 days ago in my arms and died in the hospital of a blood clot in the lung. She was healthy and young. No history, sickne... Read more
Is leg pain a common side effect after varicose vein surgery or sclerotherapy treatments?
Varicose Vein Surgery -5 answers
I had a phlebectomy that was not successful, then laser ablation and sclerotherapy within 2 months of each other. I now have shooting pains in my leg... is this something that is normal? Read more
Can a person die from blood clots after a varicose vein treatment?
Varicose Vein Surgery -9 answers
I am getting ready to have a varicose vein treatment but am afraid that I may develop blood clots and die. What should I do? Thanks. Read more
How long after surgery on your leg will the numbness and aches last?
Varicose Vein Surgery -8 answers
This pain occurs after I have been active on my legs. My varicose vein surgery was about five months ago. Read more
What does the burning hot sensation after varicose vein surgery mean?
Varicose Vein Surgery -9 answers
I had a main vein stripped and incisions by knee done 4 days ago. It looks like its healing well, but I am getting a burning sensation. What does this mean? Read more
Get answers from our experienced doctors.
How it works
What is the recovery procedure after the vein is removed ?
Varicose Vein Surgery -6 answers
What is the recovery procedure after the vein is removed? For example, do I have to sit and rest it and how long will i need off work? Read more
Will significant weight loss alleviate varicose veins naturally?
Varicose Vein Surgery -5 answers
I'm scheduled for weight-loss surgery, and I have large varicose veins on both legs. Will losing the weight change the pressure in my legs enough to make the varicose veins go away, or will I need surgery or o... Read more
I have visble veins on my legs that are not bulging out like Varicose veins and I don't think they are Spider Veins. What are they?
Varicose Vein Surgery -8 answers
I am 24 yrs old, and after i had my daughter i noticed my legs are veiny. The veins don't bulge out nor are spidery. i was wondering what are they? How should I get rid of them? Read more
Why would a surgeon leave surgical clips in my upper groin after varicose vein stripping?
Varicose Vein Surgery -9 answers
I had varicose vein surgery 14 years ago to strip veins from my right leg. I have had severe pain in my groin and lower abdomen for years. Just found out the surgeon left three surgical clips in my groin. They... Read more
Do Varicose Veins cause you to have severe leg cramps?
Varicose Vein Surgery -10 answers
Is this a side effect of having varicose veins and can varicose vein surgery effectively treat this condition? Read more
Is it possible to remove too many veins with varicose vein surgery?
Varicose Vein Surgery -8 answers
I have a large number of varicose veins covering both legs. I want to get them treated but I'm afraid I won't have many veins left! Is there a point where you shouldn't have them all removed/injected because th... Read more
Is swelling in the ankle after varicose vein surgery normal?
Varicose Vein Surgery -12 answers
One week after varicose vein surgery I developed a golf ball size swelling on the inside of my ankle that is very sensitive to touch. Is this normal? Read more
Can you fly safely with a superficial vein?
Varicose Vein Surgery -8 answers
Can you fly safely with a superficial vein? I had some bleeding under the skin and I'm taking antibiotics. I fly on Friday and have a surgical stocking to wear. Is this OK? Read more
Can the veins come back after the surgery?
Varicose Vein Surgery -4 answers
If someone has had varicose vein surgery, can they come back? At any time? What are the odds of this? Read more
Will insurance cover Varicose Vein Surgery? Pain is getting worse..
Varicose Vein Surgery -8 answers
I have spider veins and varicose veins. Will my insurance ppo bluecross pay for it? I was told by my insurance co they would pay if it is medically necessary, they hurt and are getting worse, I am a nurse. Read more
Get answers from our experienced doctors.
How it works

Related Articles