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I have varicose veins on my leg, and they are appearing near the bikini zone. How do I know if they are vaginal varicose veins?
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If the vein is visibly varicosed straight from the knee near to the bikini zone is it necessary that it is coming as vaginal varicose veins? I had Dopler ultrasound and when we scheduled the operation. The doc...
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Is it okay to wear bandages applied by the dermatologist and compression stockings at the same time following sclerotherapy?
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I had sclerotherapy today and my dermatologist applied compression bandages. I then bought compression stockings from the pharmacy. I am currently wearing the stockings over the bandages. Is this safe? It feels...
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I have pain in my ankle and a pinching feeling due to my varicose veins. Should I be concerned?
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I am a 36-year-old female (suboxone patient; 6 live births). I have had a pain outside my left ankle below where the bone is for 2 weeks, and I also have a feeling of being pinched. I'm worried because, althoug...
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I have small blood clots in my superficial veins, along the course of my varicose veins. No DVT. Is it safe to fly?
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I'm allergic to NSAIDS and so can't take them obviously to help with the clots. The flight is over 12 hours and I'm very concerned since the doctors here have not given me any advice. I have compression socks b...
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How quick do varicose veins come back in cases of diagnosed venous insufficiency?
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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 ...
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I banged my calf playing a match and now I have a hard swollen bruise on the inside of my calf, making my varicose vein sore. Are the two related?
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I banged my calf playing a match, and now I have a hard swollen bruise on the inside of my right calf. It starts at my groin and goes to the outside of my knee. My varicose vein became really sore afterwards, t...
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I have a bluish lump on my right buttocks that sits right next to the seam of my underwear & about 2-3 inches to the side of my vaginal opening. Why?
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It is about an inch above where the fold of your leg and buttocks meet. During the last month it has been bothering me to sit and is sensitive to the touch. It seems to be bulging out more and more. I've had th...
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I have had pain and swelling in my left leg for the last three years. What should I do?
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How soon after developing a superficial blood clot can I fly?
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On 12/19 I developed a superficial blood clot. I was on tomixifen and took a long car ride and traveled on a plane 3 days prior. I am off the tomixifen and taking 2 81 mg aspirin daily and was taking I aspirin...
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Can spider and varicose veins be treated at the same time?
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What's the worse that could happen if I don't treat my varicose veins?
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I have varicose veins, but I'm afraid to get them treated. What's the worse that could happen if I don't have them treated?
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What's the difference between varicose veins and spider veins?
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How can I tell if I have varicose veins?
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The veins in my left leg bulge. I also have pain, especially when sitting or standing for long periods of time. Do I have varicose veins?
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If the saphenous vein is removed, how is the body able to circulate blood?
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Small veins give deoxigenated blood to the main saphenous vein. After that, deoxygenated blood goes through the saphenous to the heart and lungs to get fresh oxygen and circulate it through arteries. If you rem...
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Which compression stockings should be worn during weight lifting if you have varicose veins in the lower and upper legs?
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I have varicose veins in my upper and lower legs. For this, I've been prescribed medical compression stockings that go up to the butt. They seem to be the best option, but they are not made for exercising. Now,...
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My legs itch after removing my compression stockings. What brand of moisturizer/cream should I use to alleviate the itch?
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Will discontinuing the use of my prescribed compression stockings make my varicose veins worse?
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I have huge varicose veins and am wearing prescription compression stockings. Should the stockings work and reduce the size of my varicose veins, would discontinuing their use cause my varicose veins to get wor...
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I was told that doing hot yoga is bad for my veins. Is this true?
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I enjoy hot yoga because it helps me with back issues. However, I was told it's bad for my veins. How true is this? I've had an ambulatory phlebectomy and foam schlerotherapy.
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Is it normal to have large lumps in your legs after laser treatment?
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My mom is 55 years old. Fifteen days ago she had a laser treatment for the varicose veins in her legs. She has been on medications and is wearing compression stockings all the time. She is also walking a lot. D...
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