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Are visible veins throughout thighs normal?

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I'm 26 and have translucent skin on my thighs - you can see deep blue veins running throughout (not varicose, just very visible). Is that normal? I am also starting to get spider veins. Read more

Can you die if you forgo deep vein reflux treatment for too long?

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I was diagnosed 10 years ago with deep vein reflux. At the time, I was told to wear compression hose, but I haven't had any symptoms. I am 5'7, 130 lbs and have three children. Could I die from forgoing deep ve... Read more

The veins in my hands bulge when my hands are down, but go flat when I raise them up. What causes that?

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I am 63 and work out 3 times a week, on the elliptical and also do weight training. Am taking a Tai Chi class once a week as well as a Yoga class. Read more

How can I treat the visible veins in my arms? Because I keep wearing a long-sleeve blouse during summer and it's uncomfortable. I am 45 and slim.

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I just want the visible veins in my arms to go away. Read more

I've had a lump on my leg since I was 14 or 15 years old. It's dark, huge and painful. It has small veins around it. Can this be removed?

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My veins are more noticeable since having them injected. Why?

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I had a vein injected in order to dissolve it. However, the procedure only partially removed it. Now, I notice a lot of my veins are more noticeable. Why is that? Read more

Is closure an option for me?

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I am 40 yrs old and have varicose and spider veins. I also have discoloring and hardening around my ankle. After years, my eighth knee surgery was a replacement but the leg still swells, is painful, and cramps ... Read more

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... Read more

Should VNUS or EVLT and foam sclerotherapy be performed at the same time or spaced out?

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What are the benefits and downsides of treating varicose veins with VNUS or EVLT and foam sclerotherapy at the same doctor visit vs. having the foam treatment at a later time? Is there a large percentage of pat... Read more

My friend shot dope in their right arm. It instantly swelled up close to the elbow. Can this be deadly?

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I have Lipodermatosclenosis. What can I do to relieve the pain and is there any way to reverse the discoloration?

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Should I have my veins treated?

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I had sclero done on my rt leg to treat some reticular & spider veins, mainly on my lower legs. I was told I should get the blue veins treated on my upper leg as they are "feeding" the darker blue veins on my l... Read more

Is there a procedure that can remove all of my remaining varicose veins?