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Do pregnancy-related varicose veins go away after the baby is born?
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I’m 37 y/o and 32 weeks into my 3rd pregnancy. I have a varicose vein running from the top of my right thigh, down past my knee, and it seems to have leaked over my lower leg. The vein is purple and bulgy at ... Read more
Based on the results of my Doppler test, which form of treatment would you recommend?
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I'm a 71-year-old male. The details of my results are as follows: Referred In Sample RADIOLOGY Single lower/upper limb Venous Doppler RIGHT LOWER LIMB VENOUS DOPPLER Superficial veins: There are multi... Read more
What can I do to get rid of my varicose veins?
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My mother-in-law has a varicose vein that is causing her heel to bleed. Can she still wear compression stockings?
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My mother-in-law has a varicose vein that is causing her heel to bleed. Can she still wear compression stockings? Read more
I have knee arthritis and varicose veins. The swelling on knees makes it very difficult to walk. I am a 65 year old female what should I do?
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I am taking stamlo beta for hypertension and eltroxin 50 for thyroid issues related to diabetes. Read more
Do I need larger support hose if they're making my toes hurt?
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I've noticed that support hose make the ends of my toes hurt. Do I need a larger size and can I wear socks over them to make them look better? Read more
Why are my legs hurting after losing weight with chronic venous insufficiency?
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I recently began experiencing pain with my CVI. I am very obese but have lost 60lbs and am living a healthier lifestyle. I now exercise every day and do strength training. Since losing weight I noticed that my ... Read more
What can help with nighttime leg cramping caused by a large varicose vein in the upper thigh?
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My boyfriend gets terrible nighttime leg cramps from a very large varicose vein in his upper thigh. He is a type 2 diabetic, but has had it under control for years. He is a runner and is in good physical condit... Read more
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Is it safe to wax over spider veins?
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I injured the varicose vein over my knee, what should I do?
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I knelt down the other day and injured the large varicose vein over my knee. It bruised quickly and felt very sore, so I put a pressure bandage on it. Since then, the bruise has spread and is now about 12" up m... Read more
What causes a vein to swell, then return to normal after an hour or so? Also, a red bruise was left behind after the incident and it won't go away.
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I had a vein by the side of my left knee suddenly become swollen and itchy. It subsided after an hour or so, but only part of the bruise left behind is healing. The other half is still a deep red/purple, and ... Read more
While I wait for my compression stockings, is it helpful to elevate my leg?
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I have a mild/moderate varicose vein in my left thigh. The doctor has recommended 20-30 mmhg compression hose. I work on my feet (4-6 hr shifts). Until I can get properly fitted stockings is it helpful to eleva... Read more
After falling on my knees the varicose vein I have has become swollen and bruised, should I get checked out?
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I fell in the garden today. I landed on my knees onto the slabs of pavement. The pain was terrible and not only are my knees swollen, but the varicose vein I have on my knee is swollen, bruised and very painful... Read more
What do my venous results mean?
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I had a peripheral venous evaluation and the results were as follows: 1. No evidence of acute deep thrombosis on bilateral lower extremities 2. Deep vein valve reflux of the right common femoral vein 3. Sup... Read more
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