I have a varicose vein in my left leg and telangiectasia on my left foot. Other than that I have no complications. What should I do about these problems? How do I correct them?
First, treat the underlying cause of the varicose veins, then treat your foot with sclerotherapy. Treating spider veins first may cause complications for future varicose vein intervention.
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You obviously have vein disease given the fact that you have the abnormal veins. How you need to go about correcting them depends on what you actually have. This is why the very first thing that you need to do is find yourself a reputable vein doctor. That doc should first ultrasound your legs to determine what is actually going on deep inside your legs. This will enable them to accurately determine what needs to be done first.
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I suggest you have an ultrasound to determine in you have an underlying vein problem that's causing the veins to enlarge.
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Find a physician who is accredited by the American College of Phlebology to have an ultrasound of your left leg. Also, pursue varicose vein treatment such as endovenous ablation, ambulatory phlebectomy, and sclerotherapy.
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See a vein specialist. He/she will perform a thorough venous examination, including an ultrasound. The information obtained with be used to devise a treatment plan. Make sure that the specialist is board certified and has experience with a variety of modalities.
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A venous ultrasound will tell what is going on. That information is then used to recommend treatment options.
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Firstly, I would recommend a thorough evaluation by a vascular surgeon who specializes in vein treatments, including an ultrasound examination. The information obtained will assist in diagnosing any underlying cause, such as saphenous reflux. If there is reflux present and the veins are causing symptoms (like heaviness, aching, cramping, etc), the saphenous veins can be sealed with endovenous laser ablation and the bulging varicose vein can be removed at the same time. If you are not a candidate for this procedure, these veins can be treated cosmetically by removal and/or injection of the telangectasias. Compression hose, correctly measured and fitted, can slow down the development of these veins but cannot prevent it. Venous insufficiency is typically an inherited problem.
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See a vein specialist for a consultation and duplex ultrasound. This will determine how the varicose vein should be treated. The spider vein can simply be injected.
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I would recommend you see a phlebologist about an evaluation and possible treatment options.
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Have an evaluation by a vein specialist. There are many options that may be available.
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You should get an evaluation by a vein specialist and determine if it is necessary to treat them or just to observe.
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You should have a venous reflux exam to look for malfunctioning valves of the venous system. Valvular reflux would explain both varicose veins and telangiectasia. If this is the case, then both can be treated following vein closure. You should see a vein specialist for a full venous evaluation.
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See a vein specialist to determine if they are related and how best to treat them. Distal telangiectasia often derive from more proximal reflux, which must be corrected as well.
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