Why did my toes hurt the first night after Sclerotherapy treatment?

I had my Sclerotherapy procedure yesterday and my toes hurt while I slept last night with the compression tights on. What does this mean? Should I be worried?

Answers from doctors (14)


Advanced Vein Center

Published on Jul 03, 2012

I do not think it is anything serious. It is most likely from the compression hose.

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Answered by Advanced Vein Center

I do not think it is anything serious. It is most likely from the compression hose.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Jul 03, 2012

The pain was probably due to the tight stockings, but call your MD.

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

The pain was probably due to the tight stockings, but call your MD.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Americas Vein Centers - Rhode Island

Published on Jul 03, 2012

This question should be asked of the doctor who treated you with Sclerotherapy. However, I'd like to ask you if you had mapping done before you received Sclerotherapy?

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Answered by Americas Vein Centers - Rhode Island

This question should be asked of the doctor who treated you with Sclerotherapy. However, I'd like to ask you if you had mapping done before you received Sclerotherapy?

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Jul 03, 2012

More than likely, the discomfort was caused by your compression hose. Make sure you pull down the toes to give them plenty of room. We typically put our patients into open toe hose to eliminate this possibility. Our patients mostly wear the hose 24/7 for 7 days, and the open toe style is great for this.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

More than likely, the discomfort was caused by your compression hose. Make sure you pull down the toes to give them plenty of room. We typically put our patients into open toe hose to eliminate this possibility. Our patients mostly wear the hose 24/7 for 7 days, and the open toe style is great for this.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


The Vein Clinic

Published on Jul 03, 2012

It's most likely from the hose. They are putting pressure on your foot when you're lying flat. Call your MD.

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Answered by The Vein Clinic

It's most likely from the hose. They are putting pressure on your foot when you're lying flat. Call your MD.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Sutton Place Laser Vein + Hair Removal

Published on Jul 03, 2012

See if the toes still hurt with stockings off or if there is any discoloration. Either way, let your doctor know. If there's no discoloration and if the pain goes away with the stockings off, it's very unlikely there's anything serious. But clearly there can sometimes be dangerous problems, so it is best to let your doctor know what is going on.

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Answered by Sutton Place Laser Vein + Hair Removal

See if the toes still hurt with stockings off or if there is any discoloration. Either way, let your doctor know. If there's no discoloration and if the pain goes away with the stockings off, it's very unlikely there's anything serious. But clearly there can sometimes be dangerous problems, so it is best to let your doctor know what is going on.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Heart and Vein Center

Published on Jul 03, 2012

The pain in your toes is most likely due to the compression stockings being too tight. I doubt it has much to do with the slerotherapy.

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Answered by Heart and Vein Center

The pain in your toes is most likely due to the compression stockings being too tight. I doubt it has much to do with the slerotherapy.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Published on Jul 03, 2012

You probably need open toe hose.

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Answered by Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

You probably need open toe hose.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Veins etc. at Comprehensive Cardiovascular Consultants

Published on Jul 03, 2012

Not sure, but you may need to wait 2-3 days. If the pain is still there after that time, contact your doctor.

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Answered by Veins etc. at Comprehensive Cardiovascular Consultants

Not sure, but you may need to wait 2-3 days. If the pain is still there after that time, contact your doctor.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Center at University Medicine and Cardiology

Published on May 30, 2012

You may consider removing compression stockings at night or buying open toe stockings.

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Answered by Vein Center at University Medicine and Cardiology

You may consider removing compression stockings at night or buying open toe stockings.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Austin Vein Specialists

Published on May 16, 2012

It could be something as simple as the compression stocking being too tight or it could be a more serious complication related to the sclerotherapy causing some blood vessel damage to an artery. I would suggest immediate evaluation by the treating physician.

Answered by Austin Vein Specialists (View Profile)

It could be something as simple as the compression stocking being too tight or it could be a more serious complication related to the sclerotherapy causing some blood vessel damage to an artery. I would suggest immediate evaluation by the treating physician.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Intermountain Vein Center

Published on May 14, 2012

Usually the pain in the feet after sclerotherapy is from the compression stockings, due to the tightness around the ankle. It shouldn't be of any concern even though it may be very uncomfortable. You should only wear them for two nights, then just during the day after that.

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Answered by Intermountain Vein Center

Usually the pain in the feet after sclerotherapy is from the compression stockings, due to the tightness around the ankle. It shouldn't be of any concern even though it may be very uncomfortable. You should only wear them for two nights, then just during the day after that.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on May 12, 2012

Your toes should not hurt form the sclerotherapy. Perhaps the compression stockings were too tight. Try removing the compression. If no improvement, then follow up with your treating physician.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Your toes should not hurt form the sclerotherapy. Perhaps the compression stockings were too tight. Try removing the compression. If no improvement, then follow up with your treating physician.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


The Sheen Vein Institute

Published on May 11, 2012

More than likely, the toe pain is from the compression stockings. Most stockings given out or prescribed following sclerotherapy treatments are very tight. They can press on joints and cutaneous nerves resulting in discomfort in the leg. I doubt that it is due to the sclerotherapy unless they were injecting into the toes/foot. I would just take the stockings off at night and see if the pain resolves.

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Answered by The Sheen Vein Institute

More than likely, the toe pain is from the compression stockings. Most stockings given out or prescribed following sclerotherapy treatments are very tight. They can press on joints and cutaneous nerves resulting in discomfort in the leg. I doubt that it is due to the sclerotherapy unless they were injecting into the toes/foot. I would just take the stockings off at night and see if the pain resolves.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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