Vein Treatments Questions
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Is there a procedure that can remove all of my remaining varicose veins?
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I had varicose veins when I was pregnant with my two children. My legs hurt and my veins would protrude. As soon as I had my son, I had the same problem; they hurt a lot when I was standing. I sought treatment ...
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For the last two days, during squats I feel the presence of a vein on the right side of my knee cap in the left leg. What could this be?
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It doesn't hurt, but it's very uncomfortable during a squat. I have been a gym-goer for the last 8-9 months. I'm certainly aware of form and technique. Weighted squats are my only leg exercise. I went in anothe...
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My mom's blood clot has traveled beyond her leg. What is happening?
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My mom was diagnosed with a blood clot in her lower leg a year ago. She went to have a ultrasound done the other day and the doctor said it wasn't in her vein and it has spread. They are looking into it but she...
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Why do my veins rupture very easily?
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I am 50, female, healthy weight. Since I was in my 20s I've had a tendency for veins to rupture internally and create huge bruises after very minor 'injury' (e.g. kicking a soccer ball, or tapping one leg with ...
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I have a blue bulging vein between my nose. Is this a dangerous procedure if I want to remove it?
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Why do I feel like I have blood pooling in my feet if I take my pressure socks off?
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I also have visible veins in places I did not have before. I did not have varicose veins. I had legs that hurt. This started occurring after I took a position in nursing that requires a lot of sitting. Prior to...
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I'm taking Antistax to treat my varicose veins. During my period I have swelling and pain in one of my upper legs. Can I continue taking the Antistax?
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Does Antistax really help? Is there a clinical trial treatment that I should know about? I am really interested. I cannot afford to pay for surgery.
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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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Can normal veins be treated?
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So i have normal very long green bluish color veins in my wrist. I know there normal but I hate how they look. Can I treat it with sclerotgerapy? I also have 2 long green veins in my chest. Help! Also I'm 15, c...
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Would any doctor turn his AC off for a day so I can have my ultrasounds done? My veins shrink when I'm in the office so they cant see the problem.
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I've had laser treatment for my great saphenous veins in both legs. Ultrasound still confirms that they are not open. I'm still struggling with itching and very heavy legs, almost like bricks. I have spider vei...
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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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Six months after EVLA and phlebectomy is it typical to have a concave area and discoloration where veins were removed?
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I had bulging veins on right thigh and calf. Also, on back of left knee and calf. I had four procedures to try and correct it after developing an ulcer on my right ankle. The veins had been present more than 20...
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I've been having extreme restless legs (even during the day), paresthesia, and my legs often ache by the end of day. Tests normal. What's the cause?
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I'm 35, male, overweight but not obese. For months, I've been having extreme restless legs (even during the day), paresthesia, and my legs often ache by the end of day. Symptoms are worse when standing and are ...
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Is it normal to still have a burning sensation in my leg 8 months after a vein ablation?
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I had an ablation to stop swelling in my leg, as per my cardiologist. I have had numbness and burning in my leg since the treatment was performed in December 2018. The burning sensation has gotten so severe tha...
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Reticular veins becoming more prominent. Would swimming and exercise help?
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I have reticular veins all over my legs which I never really noticed before. They are more prominent now. Is there a way of minimizing the appearance? I went on holiday and was on a plane for 22 hours. My diet ...
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What are some complications that can occur after removing a vein towards the front of the knee?
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The vein I had removed ran the full length of my leg. After removal, my left leg is 4x the normal size. Is this normal?
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Is it OK for my hands to be uncomfortably squeezed by my large veins when they hang by my side?
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I inherited large veins, and my hands and wrists seem unproportionate to each other. I don't know if that has anything to do with anything, but you know when your hands go down and gravity fills your veins with...
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I had vein ligation only (no stripping) done on my GSV last week. The varicosities feel much better but look no different. When/will they improve?
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My varicosities start in my left labia, run down my left groin, and all the way down into my foot. They became a problem during my 2nd pregnancy (I have 3 children). The ultrasound was only done on my leg (not ...
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