Varicose Vein Treatment Questions
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Can varicosities be treated in deep veins if someone already has a DVT?
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My father has varicose veins in both legs. The right leg has been operated on twice by laser ablation and it's completely fine, but the other left leg has been operated on once and after a few months he had a D...
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I have swelling in my knees and ankles & why is it so painful to touch or even walk at times after 7 vein procedures, last ones was done 2mon ago?
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I had 7 procedures since November 2016 to May 2017. I feel worse now than I did before my procedures.
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Can varicose veins feel worse right before your menstrual cycle?
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I have varicose veins. Right before my menstrual cycle, my legs get extremely heavy and tingly, and they throb.
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I saw a doctor but he said unless I have ulcers or broken skin I can't have any NHS varicose vein treatment. Is there any other option?
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I have a pain in both of my legs. My ankles are swollen all day, heavy legs, visible swollen vein. I am taking painkillers but I can't take them every day. What to do if the doctor says I can't have NHS vAricos...
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Is it common for endovenous radiofrequency ablation of left great sapheneous vein and phlebectomy to require general anesthesia?
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My mom has venous insufficiency and is getting her varicose veins treated with RF ablation and stab phlebectomy (10-20 stab incisions). The doctor and anesthesiologist want to put her under general or spinal an...
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My veins hurt pretty bad. Should I get them checked?
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My leg veins hurt every night. I'm underweight. Should I get them checked out? What affordable options should I consider? I have a disabled child that has had 2 transplants. We're on her second one, with day 60...
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Is it typical for a doctor to advise a patient with severe varicose veins not to work?
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Also, what are common treatment methods used for a 38-year-old female who is pregnant and has been suffering from varicose veins for most of her adult life? What would the prognosis be? Would she have the abili...
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Is it OK to wear compression stockings if you're 32 weeks pregnant and have varicose veins?
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I’m 32 weeks pregnant and have varicose veins on my left leg. Is it OK to wear one compression stocking? It won’t put more pressure on my right.
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Im 16 and have an abnormally large vein that bulges on my knee. What can I do?
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This vein just recently showed up a few years ago and it's quite large and an attention grabber, but I don't know what it is or how to get rid of it.
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I'm 49. I've had left leg vericose veins since I was 18. I had a minor leg trauma and now I have more vein issues and hip ache.
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I had a DVT scan which was clear. I'm going to get it checked out, but that's weeks away. The hip ache scares me. I'm finding I can't walk more than a block before my whole leg aches and fluid builds up. The tr...
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I have varicose veins from foot to upper thigh. Would knee-high compression stockings be harmful? Is there a better length for me?
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I have varicose veins from foot to upper thigh. Would knee-high compression stockings be harmful? Is there a better length for me?
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I'm 17 and have many varicose veins in my leg. What should I do?
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They don't hurt. They're just visible. They have no color. Sometimes my leg feels heaby when I stand too long. When I was a child I ran a lot. I'm a thin person.
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I have varicose veins in my right leg behind the knees and calf area. It's like small bulgy pops. Any remedies/treatment for this?
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I had a few varicose veins for a while. It's increasing now and I have around 10 bulgy pops in my right leg behind the knees around calf area. Its not painful. It hurts when I walk for a while. Should I consult...
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I had varicose vein treatment on both of my lower legs and ankles 5 months ago and I’ve, noticed that my feet have become very sensitive.
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It seems there are no shoes or sneakers that feel comfortable on my feet. I’m very aware of this all day long as I stand a lot and my feet have never felt so sore. Even sitting they still feel sensitive. Does...
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Why are my veins prominent on my legs arms and chest? I am 33. don't take steroids, and I am not pregnant.
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