Is this varicose vein treatable?

I have nerve damage from endovenous ablation. Around my ankle is highly sensitive and it hurts to touch. I had this treatment in June 2010 and still having a lot of problems. Is this treatable?

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North Shore Vein Center

Published on Feb 17, 2011

Probably only with nerve blocks, but I would give it more time as it may well still resolve.

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Answered by North Shore Vein Center

Probably only with nerve blocks, but I would give it more time as it may well still resolve.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Jan 18, 2011

This is usually due to branches of the saphenous nerve on the inside of the ankle or the sural nerve around the heal. This could take up to one year to resolve and most do resolve. However, occasionally, nerve problems can be permanent. You should follow up with your vein specialist.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

This is usually due to branches of the saphenous nerve on the inside of the ankle or the sural nerve around the heal. This could take up to one year to resolve and most do resolve. However, occasionally, nerve problems can be permanent. You should follow up with your vein specialist.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Miller Vein

Published on Jan 18, 2011

In approximately 90% of patients who experience this, it is temporary and resolves in 6 months. It's not unusual to last longer. I would recommend visiting your treating physician however.

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Answered by Miller Vein

In approximately 90% of patients who experience this, it is temporary and resolves in 6 months. It's not unusual to last longer. I would recommend visiting your treating physician however.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


VeinCare Centers of Tennessee

Published on Jan 17, 2011

Your question can only be answered by a physician who is examining you. Occasionally, there is increased sensitivity for a number of months after a procdure due to a minor nerve injury. Other problems may casue pain as well such as clot in a superficail vein in the area of tenderness. Clinical re-evaluation would be important to sort out the likely causes for each patient.
Stephen F. Daugherty, MD, FACS, RVT, RPhS

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Answered by VeinCare Centers of Tennessee

Your question can only be answered by a physician who is examining you. Occasionally, there is increased sensitivity for a number of months after a procdure due to a minor nerve injury. Other problems may casue pain as well such as clot in a superficail vein in the area of tenderness. Clinical re-evaluation would be important to sort out the likely causes for each patient.
Stephen F. Daugherty, MD, FACS, RVT, RPhS

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Jan 17, 2011

Sometimes this nerve can be anesthetized permanently. But usually this resolves with time.
Michael Ingegno MD

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

Sometimes this nerve can be anesthetized permanently. But usually this resolves with time.
Michael Ingegno MD

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Jan 17, 2011

Often this complication improves over time. I would first discuss this with the vein specialist who did the treatment.
Another option would be to obtain a consultation with a neurologist. He/She will be able to evaluate how much of damage you have in the nerve and give you a prognosis of the recovery time. Thomas Wright MD

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

Often this complication improves over time. I would first discuss this with the vein specialist who did the treatment.
Another option would be to obtain a consultation with a neurologist. He/She will be able to evaluate how much of damage you have in the nerve and give you a prognosis of the recovery time. Thomas Wright MD

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Heart and Vein Center

Published on Jan 17, 2011

Your best option would be to obtain a consultation with a neurologist. He/She will be able to evaluate how much of damage you have in the nerve and give you a prognosis of the recovery time.
Dr Farhy

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Answered by Heart and Vein Center

Your best option would be to obtain a consultation with a neurologist. He/She will be able to evaluate how much of damage you have in the nerve and give you a prognosis of the recovery time.
Dr Farhy

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Published on Jan 17, 2011

See a vein specialist to evaluate in person.

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Answered by Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

See a vein specialist to evaluate in person.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Angelo N. Makris MD

Published on Jan 17, 2011

An examination is needed to determine treatment options.

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Answered by Angelo N. Makris MD

An examination is needed to determine treatment options.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Jan 17, 2011

The laser access point would have to be taken into account.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

The laser access point would have to be taken into account.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


You need to work this out with the doctor who did the procedure, get a second opinion from another doctor in the area. We don't use endovenous laser due to the complications. We use VNUS Closure (RF Heat). Thanks
James A. Heinz-M.A.H.A.

Answered by Center for Venous Disease - Santa Fe (View Profile)

You need to work this out with the doctor who did the procedure, get a second opinion from another doctor in the area. We don't use endovenous laser due to the complications. We use VNUS Closure (RF Heat). Thanks
James A. Heinz-M.A.H.A.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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