Varicose Vein Treatment Questions
Choose a procedure:
I am having varicose veins stripped from my legs I also have bad spider veins.
Varicose Vein Treatment -4 answers
Will this get rid of my spider veins to, or do I need a separate treatment?
Read more
What's the best option for removing bulging veins in the leg?
Varicose Vein Treatment -2 answers
I have bulging veins that seem to be more evident after strenuous exercise. It is mostly on the right leg. What would be the best option for removal? Can you give a ball-park cost estimate? At times, my legs fe...
Read more
I had vein stripping four months ago and the varicose veins have returned on the back of my knee, and they are aching. Why is this?
Varicose Vein Treatment -3 answers
How long do the effects of EVLA/RFA+microphlebectomy(extripation) last?
Varicose Vein Treatment -2 answers
Are there chances of reoccurence? I've done EVLA+microphlebectomy on one leg seven years ago (and the leg is fine) and RFA+microphlebectomy on the other leg week ago. Just to add, my varicose veins were not inh...
Read more
How quick do varicose veins come back in cases of diagnosed venous insufficiency?
Varicose Vein Treatment -1 answer
After being diagnosed with venous insufficiency, I had varicose veins removed with stripping/ligation and, most recently, with sclerotherapy for some small residual veins. I'm very happy with the results of it ...
Read more
I have noticed over the past week that my veins in my legs are appearing and disappearing throughout the day, but not bulging out. Why is that?
Varicose Vein Treatment -2 answers
It feels like the veins are making my legs ache and are causing pain. Is this connected?
Read more
I have varicose veins in my leg for which I have scheduled RFA ablation this week. How do I know if I have varicose veins in my vulva/pelvic?
Varicose Vein Treatment -1 answer
I have varicose veins in my leg for which I have scheduled RFA abolation this week. How to know if I have varicose veins in my vulva/pelvic? My doc didn't say anything about this. What if I had a prior leg vari...
Read more
I have a big varicose vein in my leg. I've had it since I had my first child. It's not visible at all, only when i pull my muscle back. Am I OK?
Varicose Vein Treatment -1 answer
I also get a weird feeling around the varicose vein like running water sounds.
Read more
I had vulvar varicosities during pregnancy, they went away and then came back 10 months later. Why would they come back?
Varicose Vein Treatment -2 answers
I am 32 and have had two pregnancies. In my 2nd pregnancy around 18 weeks I developed vulvar varicosities. They went away after delivery but now 10 months post partum they are back. I just had my first period 2...
Read more
My son has a big and long protruding vein all the way down the back of his leg. He is fit and sporty. Should I worry about it?
Varicose Vein Treatment -2 answers
Should I be worried about varicose veins?
Varicose Vein Treatment -1 answer
The day before yesterday I had a small accident. I ended up having a small injury, in my left leg, where I noticed varicose veins. There has been swelling and blood clots. Should I be worried? I'm 47 years old...
Read more
I fell and injured my knee and the varicose vein that goes over it. I developed swelling of the vein partially up my thigh. I am on Eliqus.
Varicose Vein Treatment -1 answer
Should I go to the ER because of the Eliqus and swelling? I have my leg elevated and iced on it.
Read more
What treatment options are there for swelling and pain from the pelvis to the toes?
Varicose Vein Treatment -1 answer
I have a history of DVT. I have swelling from my pelvis to my toes. I have been taking warfarin fro 14 years. I had a doppler study that showed no sign of DVT, just varicose veins. Pain killers are not working....
Read more
External banding valvuloplasty for incompetence of the GSV vs stripping or ablation? Pros and cons? Finding an experienced physician?
Varicose Vein Treatment -1 answer
I'm a 40 year old male teacher. I was recently diagnosed with venous insufficiency and varicose veins. My duplex ultrasound only showed a little reflux at the SFJ in the left leg when bearing down, but the test...
Read more
My doctor recommended radiofeqency ablation and foam sclerotherapy on my leg. What are the risks involved with these procedures?
Varicose Vein Treatment -2 answers
I obtained a detailed ultrasound of my leg. I have a few varicose veins. One of the veins is the great saphenous vein. The other vein is located in my knee. I have worn compression stockings for at least two an...
Read more
I had my varicose veins removed in both legs with about 50 incisions in total. Op and recovery was good, however 16 weeks later still bruised.
Varicose Vein Treatment -2 answers
Will they go away?
Read more
I'm a 45 year old woman, I weigh 90 pounds and the veins inside my left leg ache. What do you suggest?
Varicose Vein Treatment -6 answers
Is it possible and safe for me to have my varicose veins removed and if so how long after is it safe to fly?
Varicose Vein Treatment -2 answers
I previously suffered from a DVT and have suffered with varicose veins since my recovery 5 years ago.Thank you.
Read more
Are there any exercises to reduce skin ulcers?
Varicose Vein Treatment -1 answer
I had a vein removed in 2007 in my left leg. Now ulcers form all over the ankle and sides and it itches. When I scratch, liquid oozes out. I was told that after surgery, alternate channels will be created and b...
Read more
