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The bottom of my legs, ankles, feet are swollen, my veins in my hands & arms seem a little swollen & the color seems to be lighter. What is that??
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On top of the above question my cheeks are a little sunken in, I have no appetite, I get light headed and I'm off balance especially, when walking in the dark. I have little strength. My doctor is not very help...
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Am I in the early or late stages of a varicosity? Do I require surgery or another procedure?
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I'm a 42 yr old diabetic with an ulcer-type wound. It's not bleeding, but it's red and there is some pain. Is this the early or late stage of a varicosity? Do I require surgery or another procedure?
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Can birth control pills permamently enlarge the veins in the whole body?
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In July 2015 I started to take my birth control pill. Two weeks later, I felt strong pain in my legs and my wrists. At the same time, I noticed that I suddenly got blue veins all over my body! I've never had v...
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Doppler shows my thigh veins are 10mms. Should I have surgery now or wait a few months?
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I don’t have any symptoms except swollen ankles and slight varicose veins in lower legs.
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Veins were removed in both legs a month ago. Left leg is OK but I have this horrible burning feeling in my right ankle.
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I notice it more when I'm in bed and it's really driving me crazy, as I can't sleep. Is there anything I can take, or some kind of cream I can put on it to relieve the pain? I went back to the surgeon yesterda...
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please what is grade b compression stockings
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I am trying to buy grade b compression stocknigs online but they don't show them in grades. What should I look for?
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Is there any way to reduce varicose veins without closing (eliminating) them?
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I have a penile varicose vein that is bothering me. Can the bulging vein be reduced without closing or eliminating it? If so, how?
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Can Spironolactone (steroid) treatment make veins more visible?
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I've been on a high dose of Spironolactone for adult acne for the past 2.5 years. Spironolactone affects the levels of aldosterone in the body and I also read it's a steroid. Now that some veins have become mor...
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Can compression stockings help relieve headaches and back pain?
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I suffer from migraine headaches. Since compression stockings increase blood flow, is it possible they could help improve headaches? I also have three herniated discs in my back. Would they be able to relieve b...
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What is the best treatment for under eye blue veins? What is the average cost of the procedure?
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How will superficial valve insufficiency affect me long-term? What is the best procedure to address this?
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My legs have been achy and heavy. I had an ultrasound at a vascular doctor's office by a tech. She told me that my right leg has severe superficial valve insufficiency. As for the left leg, the superficial valv...
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My husband's veins began to bulge after wearing compression stockings. Why is this happening?
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My husband was told he had lymphedema. He did have blood spots that came through his skin (shins), but no swelling and he had his veins checked for blockages and found zero (two different times). His doc told ...
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What can be done about my symptoms, other than compression stockings?
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My legs are discolored around the bottom and blood pools there. My legs also ache and are weak. I wear support stockings, but my symptoms don't seem to cease. Is there anything else that can be done to help wit...
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Is skiing good or bad for your veins? Is there a chance it will speed up the development of new varicose veins?
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I had varicose veins treated and removed from both my legs earlier this year. I have always enjoyed skiing but I wonder if its good or bad for veins and if should ski this winter? I read on various websites tha...
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Irregular veins have suddenly appeared on my penis. What can be done?
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Approximately 12 months ago I developed a number of visible veins on the shaft of my penis. The onset of said veins occurred suddenly and without a clear catalyst (i.e. no strenuous sexual acts, etc.). I vis...
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My daughter is 12 going on 13. Is it normal for girls this age to have big blue veins on the back of their thighs?
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She eats veggies and fruit a lot, loves drinking pickle juice straight, doesn't get much exercise. I believe she is a little overweight also loves seafood.
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What causes prominent veins to appear across the whole body?
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My veins have become more prominent across my whole body. First, it started across my chest and breasts, then my feet and legs, then the sides of my hips (near my stomach). Now this morning, my arms, wrists, an...
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