4 weeks after endovenous laser ablation, I feel shooting and stinging pain in my treated vein. Is this normal? What to do?

Answers from doctors (10)


Yes its normal. You need to keep on the compression stocking when you feel the shooting.

Answered by Yasser Salem M.D., F.A.C.S. (View Profile)

Yes its normal. You need to keep on the compression stocking when you feel the shooting.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Advanced Vein & Laser Centre, Ltd.

Published on Dec 22, 2017

I'd suggest you schedule an appointment with your treating physician for re-evaluation.

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Answered by Advanced Vein & Laser Centre, Ltd.

I'd suggest you schedule an appointment with your treating physician for re-evaluation.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Metro Vein Centers

Published on Dec 22, 2017

This might be related to the healing process. It is always best to follow up with your treating physician.

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Answered by Metro Vein Centers

This might be related to the healing process. It is always best to follow up with your treating physician.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Artery and Vein Specialists of Idaho

Published on Jul 25, 2014

Approximately 7 percent of patients will have sensory nerve damage after ablation. In 90 percent of those cases, the problem will resolve up to 9 months after the treatment.

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Answered by Artery and Vein Specialists of Idaho

Approximately 7 percent of patients will have sensory nerve damage after ablation. In 90 percent of those cases, the problem will resolve up to 9 months after the treatment.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Intermountain Vein Center

Published on Jul 01, 2014

Did you go in for a follow-up ultrasound to make sure those veins are closed? Many times after laser ablations, it will irritate many of those cutaneous nerves that will give you those types of sensations. It will take some time for those to heal. The follow up is critical.

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Answered by Intermountain Vein Center

Did you go in for a follow-up ultrasound to make sure those veins are closed? Many times after laser ablations, it will irritate many of those cutaneous nerves that will give you those types of sensations. It will take some time for those to heal. The follow up is critical.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Published on Jul 01, 2014

Should improve after a few weeks. Still healing.

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Answered by Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Should improve after a few weeks. Still healing.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Jul 01, 2014

You are still in the healing phase. While unusual, there can be a "pulling" sensation in the vein as it heals. Also as the deeper tissue inflammation subsides, there little nerve endings may "wake" and cause some discomfort. Try some low heat often, massage over the areas with a little firm pressure and wear your hose if up and about and more comfortable.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

You are still in the healing phase. While unusual, there can be a "pulling" sensation in the vein as it heals. Also as the deeper tissue inflammation subsides, there little nerve endings may "wake" and cause some discomfort. Try some low heat often, massage over the areas with a little firm pressure and wear your hose if up and about and more comfortable.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Lone Star Vein Center

Published on Jun 27, 2014

It is possible depending on the size of the vein treated and your rate of healing, to have these types of symptoms weeks after the procedure. I would follow up with your provider for a complete exam and discussion.

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Answered by Lone Star Vein Center

It is possible depending on the size of the vein treated and your rate of healing, to have these types of symptoms weeks after the procedure. I would follow up with your provider for a complete exam and discussion.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Heart and Vein Center

Published on Jun 26, 2014

It is not abnormal to have those "shooting" pain. You can use ibuprofen if it bothers too much.

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Answered by Heart and Vein Center

It is not abnormal to have those "shooting" pain. You can use ibuprofen if it bothers too much.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Jun 26, 2014

This is normal and sometimes these symptoms can last for several months. The pain is along the course of the treated saphenous vein and is usually due to the vein contracting from the ablation. This occurs at different rates in different people. If the vein can be palpated or by using ultrasonic guidance, the clot within the vein can sometimes be evacuated to decrease the symptoms.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

This is normal and sometimes these symptoms can last for several months. The pain is along the course of the treated saphenous vein and is usually due to the vein contracting from the ablation. This occurs at different rates in different people. If the vein can be palpated or by using ultrasonic guidance, the clot within the vein can sometimes be evacuated to decrease the symptoms.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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