Is foot pain normal after Sclerotherapy?

I had sclerotherapy in the right leg 5 days ago. Last night I had foot pain and couldn't stand on the foot. Today is better but it still hurts. I called my doctor and he said the spider veins treated were superficial and could not cause this foot pain. Should I trust him?

Answers from doctors (12)


Ozark Regional Vein Center

Published on Dec 26, 2012

I doubt that your foot pain is caused by the sclerotherapy. Foot pain is most likely due to the support stockings.

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Answered by Ozark Regional Vein Center

I doubt that your foot pain is caused by the sclerotherapy. Foot pain is most likely due to the support stockings.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


North Shore Vein Center

Published on Dec 26, 2012

Go back and get a recheck from your practitioner. This is unusual, and you should be examined.

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Answered by North Shore Vein Center

Go back and get a recheck from your practitioner. This is unusual, and you should be examined.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Treatment and Aesthetic Center

Published on Dec 20, 2012

Trust your doctor, but the foot pain may be due to wearing compression hose. These can be removed, and then see if the pain is better.

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Answered by Vein Treatment and Aesthetic Center

Trust your doctor, but the foot pain may be due to wearing compression hose. These can be removed, and then see if the pain is better.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Intermountain Vein Center

Published on Dec 11, 2012

It is possible that you may have other veins in your leg that could cause that pain. Spider vein sclerotherapy has such a minimal risk I wouldn't associate that with pain, but other varicose veins could cause pain in the legs in feet.

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Answered by Intermountain Vein Center

It is possible that you may have other veins in your leg that could cause that pain. Spider vein sclerotherapy has such a minimal risk I wouldn't associate that with pain, but other varicose veins could cause pain in the legs in feet.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Advanced Vein Center

Published on Dec 04, 2012

Hard to explain leg sclerotherapy causing foot pain if the foot area was not treated.

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Answered by Advanced Vein Center

Hard to explain leg sclerotherapy causing foot pain if the foot area was not treated.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Dec 04, 2012

Foot pain as you describe is unlikely from topical sclerotherapy. You could experience small localized area discomfort in an area injected, but not as severe as you experienced.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Foot pain as you describe is unlikely from topical sclerotherapy. You could experience small localized area discomfort in an area injected, but not as severe as you experienced.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Clinic of North Carolina

Published on Dec 04, 2012

I would also agree with your doctor unless you had spider veins treated on your foot. Sclerotherapy generally just affects the vein that was injected. Did you wear compression stockings? If so, then at times the foot be
irritated from the stockings. If it continues, of course I would also advise you to see your primary care
physician.

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Answered by Vein Clinic of North Carolina

I would also agree with your doctor unless you had spider veins treated on your foot. Sclerotherapy generally just affects the vein that was injected. Did you wear compression stockings? If so, then at times the foot be
irritated from the stockings. If it continues, of course I would also advise you to see your primary care
physician.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialists

Published on Dec 04, 2012

Ultrasound investigation of the extremity in question is a prudent step in this case. Although it would be rare, there are 3 possibilities which I would consider. 1. Superficial phlebitis, which is easily treated with
motrin and warm soaks. 2. Deep vein thrombosis which is best treated with formal blood thinners, and 3. Errant arterial injection which would be a bit more of a problem. Regardless, a quick office visit and "eyes on" your foot would cost nothing and an ultrasound would settle your fears and this issue definitively.

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Answered by Vein Specialists

Ultrasound investigation of the extremity in question is a prudent step in this case. Although it would be rare, there are 3 possibilities which I would consider. 1. Superficial phlebitis, which is easily treated with
motrin and warm soaks. 2. Deep vein thrombosis which is best treated with formal blood thinners, and 3. Errant arterial injection which would be a bit more of a problem. Regardless, a quick office visit and "eyes on" your foot would cost nothing and an ultrasound would settle your fears and this issue definitively.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Arizona Vein Specialists

Published on Dec 04, 2012

Sometimes pain originates from tight stockings, especially if worn at night. Rarely, a deep vein blood clot can occur. See the doctor and get a duplex scan to be sure. ASAP.

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Answered by Arizona Vein Specialists

Sometimes pain originates from tight stockings, especially if worn at night. Rarely, a deep vein blood clot can occur. See the doctor and get a duplex scan to be sure. ASAP.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Advanced Vein & Laser Centre, Ltd.

Published on Dec 04, 2012

Foot pain after Sclerotherapy is not uncommon. I'd recommend seeing the treating physician and have him evaluate you.

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Answered by Advanced Vein & Laser Centre, Ltd.

Foot pain after Sclerotherapy is not uncommon. I'd recommend seeing the treating physician and have him evaluate you.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Heart and Vein Center

Published on Dec 04, 2012

It is not "normal" to have foot pain after sclerotherapy for "spiders." You should have a re-evaluation. Ideally you should have a venous Doppler to make sure you do not have deep vein thrombosis.

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Answered by Heart and Vein Center

It is not "normal" to have foot pain after sclerotherapy for "spiders." You should have a re-evaluation. Ideally you should have a venous Doppler to make sure you do not have deep vein thrombosis.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Dec 04, 2012

There are nerves in the area of the lower leg and foot that can be irritated by sclerotherapy. This can happen but it is very unusual. Sometimes, sclerotherapy itself will cause localized irritation and inflammation. I would suspect that there is a relationship between your treatment and your symptoms. You should follow up with your treating physician.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

There are nerves in the area of the lower leg and foot that can be irritated by sclerotherapy. This can happen but it is very unusual. Sometimes, sclerotherapy itself will cause localized irritation and inflammation. I would suspect that there is a relationship between your treatment and your symptoms. You should follow up with your treating physician.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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