Endovenous Laser Ablation Questions
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I have burning pain at my incision site, is this normal?
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I have burning pain at my incision site 3 weeks after endovenous laser ablation. It isn't constant, just when it is touched or rubbed. Could this be nerve damage or a hair follicle that is irritated from the in...
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Why do I need to wait two weeks after EVLA to begin lifting heavy weights?
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I understand that I should't be working out my legs (squats, etc.), but how would working my upper body have any affect on the success of the endovenous laser ablation? Does it have anything to do with increas...
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How long does it take for a wound and scar to heal post-endovenous laser ablation?
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I had a place on my leg that would profusely bleed before my endovenous laser ablation and phlebectomy. I was hoping that the scabbed area would go away, but it's been two weeks since my surgery and although it...
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Can anticoagulants affect the outcome of my endovenous laser ablation procedure?
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I plan to have endovenous laser ablation and scherotherapy. Over the years, I have had a few surface blood clots but no deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The doctor plans to have me take Lovenox injections for 5 days...
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I had saphenous laser ablation 4 years ago and my foot is swollen, is this normal? What can I do to prevent this from happening?
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I am 37 y.o. and had saphenous laser ablation 4 years ago. All of a sudden, my foot gets swollen to the point that I can hardly put on a shoe. Is this a normal consequence of the ablation? What can I do to prev...
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Why am I having pain and aches present so long after endovenous laser treatment?
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I had slcerotherapy and an endovenous laser ablation on both my greater saphenous vein and lesser saphenous vein 7 months ago. Since then I have been more symptomatic and have continual aches/throbbing in one l...
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I have permanent cramping after having an endovenous laser ablation, what should I do?
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I had my greater saphenous and the vein around my calf closed a couple of years ago. Now, I get cramping that lasts for weeks after exercise. I've tried massaging the area, staying hydrated, and lowering my sod...
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Is it normal to develop a superficial blood clot after endovenous laser ablation?
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My saphenous vein was treated with endovenous laser ablation at the knee, is it normal to get a superficial clot? How long do they take to reabsorb? Can anything besides blood thinners speed the healing process...
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Is it true that there is little pain associated with the Endovenous Laser Ablation procedure?
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It seems like the laser would hurt.
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How should I choose my Endovenous Laser Ablation provider?
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I'm pretty sure I want to have my moderate varicose veins treated with ELA. What should I base my choice of a specialist on? Degrees earned, years of experience, before-and-after pictures, equipment used? What'...
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Can I fly on plane for 2.5 hours three days after I've had endovenous laser ablation?
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Is the advice my doctor is giving me valid?
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One yr after saphenous vein ablation and phlebectomy below knee, an ultrasound shows areas of vein still open and many new small red veins at my knee. The Dr said leave alone and won't touch the other abnormal ...
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Why doesn't Endovenous Laser Ablation laser the lower leg?
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If the evlt procedure doesn't alleviate problems in the lower leg do /can you laser the lower leg?
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Why do I need to wear eye protection during Endovenous Laser Ablation?
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They're treating the veins on my legs, nowhere near my face. I have severe claustrophobia and am hoping they can treat me without my needing to wear anything on my face.
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Will vein reappear with a second pregnancy?
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After my first child, I suffered from varicose veins. I didn't gain much weight during the pregnancy, but it was mostly due to hormones. After having EVLA and sclero treatment, I am afraid to have a second chil...
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Can I tan post-radiofrequency ablation?
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I had radiofrequency ablation recently - the last procedure was 3 weeks ago. I am now concerned about being in the sun. I have a trip to Mexico in 3 weeks and am concerned about how my skin will react to sun ex...
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Should I take ibuprofen after Endovenous Laser Ablation, or not?
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I've heard conflicting recommendations.
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Is there a stem cell treatment for veins after EVLT?
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I had gotten EVLT done on my right and left great saphenous veins. This was in 2009, and since then I am having so much pain on my lower calves and ankles, and i started to see some skin discoloration as well. ...
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Can endovenous laser ablation treat spider and varicose veins?
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I have both spider veins and varicose veins. Will endovenous laser ablation treat both of these problems?
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Is it safe to continue taking Beyaz post-ablation? Can the drug lead to DVT?
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I had a venous ablation 7 months ago. I'm in pain again and am still wearing compression stockings. I'm seeing my doctor next week, but I was wondering if it's safe to continue taking Beyaz post-ablation. I've ...
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