Vein Ligation and Stripping Questions
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I have a number of big veins on my hands, what can I do to stop them?
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I have a lot of big veins on my hand. They make me very shy. Is there anything I can do to stop them from getting worse?
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Now that I don't have a saphenous vein in my lower leg am I suceptible to superficial phlebitis?
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I was born with a vascular mass and AV malformation. My leg has had extreme superficial veins my whole life. It never hurt or affected me until I had my saphenous vein removed. I had it removed for cosmetic rea...
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Is bruising normal after varicose vein stripping?
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I had varicose veins stripped from my left leg 18 months ago, but a long (5 inch) bruise remains on my inner thigh. It is painful when I press it, and occasionally it causes me pain when I am walking too. Shoul...
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What was used 40 years ago for venous surgical clips?
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I had a varicose vein ligated in 1971 and the surgeon left 4 metal clips behind. There are no medical records available. I have never had an MRI and need to know if an MRI study of the same area is safe.
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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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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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I had a vein removed in my upper leg for bypass surgery, and now I have a burning sensation in my leg. Is this normal? What is going on?
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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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I have calcium deposits on my bones. Will there be any risks involved in my vein ligation and stripping surgery because of this?
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I have calcium deposits on my bones. Will there be any risks involved in my vein ligation and stripping surgery because of this?
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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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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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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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When is Vein Ligation and Stripping used?
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In what situations is this used?
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My mom is 84 years old and had her veins stripped about 45 to 50 years ago. Her legs are constantly cold. Is this a result of the vein striping?
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I have CCSVI, would a stent or taking other veins to create new jugular veins work?
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I have chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) and am wondering if it is recommended to stent or even take other veins to create new jugular veins when they get smaller again after a lot of angioplas...
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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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Would laser treatment be a good option?
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I had about 20 small veins stripped a yr after my 2nd pregnancy which alleviated aching in the back of my thigh. Then a year later my strafanous vein was stripped from the back of my knee to my ankle. Which al...
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How can I get rid of or stop the visible veins on my hands?
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