Vein Ligation and Stripping Questions
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Can my leg veins be treated with a laser or is vein stripping the only way?
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My great saphenous valve was diagnosed as insufficient, and as a result I have visible varicose veins from the knee and up. Can this issue be treated with laser or is vein stripping the only way? Thank you in a...
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I have experienced some effects after vein stripping surgery, is this normal?
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I had veins in both of my legs stripped from the groin down to the calf. The left leg is worse than the right. Three weeks after surgery, I've lost nearly 5 kg, have little to no appetite, feel nauseous when st...
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Can a purple-blue vein near eye safely be removed?
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I have a large purple-blue vein near my left eye that puffs out. I am wondering if there is any way to safely remove it without hurting my eye?
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Is continued pain four months after vein ligation leg stripping normal?
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Four months ago I had vein stripping and ligation on vein behind knee, and EVLT on other leg. After surgery, I have been wearing compression stockings during the day, but I remove them at night. When I awake, m...
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Can you explain what it means when I'm told the arteries in my legs need work?
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My veins seem to be in good shape, but I am told my arteries may need work. Can you provide an explanation of the meaning of "arterial work" on my leg arterial systems?
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Treatment For DVT
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A friend of mine is suffering from DVT as a hereditary problem below knee, and has been taking medication. But, it only reduses the problem. How can the disease be permanently cured?
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Vein ligation after having a baby?
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How long do you have to wait to do a vein ligation after having a baby?
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Dr. wants to remove large leg vein with Ambulatory Phlebectomy.
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Had treatments recently to internal veins. My doctor wants to remove large leg vein with Ambulatory Phlebectomy, but I'm not having problems with the vein or pain. Is it necessary?
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How do I remove a broken blood vessel or vein by the opening of my nose?
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How do I remove a broken blood vessel or vein by the opening of my nose?
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Pain in outer right ankle and lower leg up to hip, but not in area of ablation and on outer part of leg?
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Almost 3 weeks out of EVLT, I have the same pain I had 3 weeks before. My outer left ankle and up to the hip and must sit frequently. The pain takes my breathe away, the ablation was on inner leg, why the great...
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Should I wait after pregnancy to have surgery?
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My right leg GSV is damaged and I have lots of pain. I am aware that if I have surgery before getting pregnant, more veins may appear afterwards. I am just worried that I will suffer a lot during pregagncy if I...
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Does stripping cause blood blotches in legs?
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Does stripping the veins cause spots of blood accumulation on the legs usually in the morning when rising?
The legs were stripped from the ankle to under the very top of the leg. Legs have spots of blood b...
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Is it normal to be in pain 2 weeks after vein stripping?
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I had vein stripping done on both legs 2 weeks ago. My right leg is numb from my knee to my ankle & I'm having severe pain in my ankle that shoots up my leg. The doctor has me on percocet, it's NOT helping. I c...
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What is the best treatment for Venous Insufficiency?
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When the valves don't close in your veins, what are the treatments?
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How long does it take to recover from Vein Stripping procedures?
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I have recently had Vein Stripping Surgery and was wondering if the dark purplish area where my ulcers were will ever return to normal color?
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Why do some varicose veins bleed?
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I have a small vein on the front of my leg that, on occassion will bleed, like a fountain. It stops w/compression & elevation. Why does this occur?
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Is my leg supposed to be sore six days after ELA and some stripping?
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How long should pain last before subsiding?
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Is Vein Ligation the best option for vericose vein treatment?
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If not, what is a better option?
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When is Vein Ligation and Stripping used?
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In what situations is this used?
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