Vein Ligation and Stripping Questions
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How many times can you repeat vein surgery on the same leg?
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I had a vein stripped in April of 2012. Following the procedure, I continued to have major pain. An ultrasound found that another vein has varicosed in the same area (behind my knee). I was told that it has ref...
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After taking off compression stockings, is it normal for the leg to burn and tingle?
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I had a vein ligation done on the saphenous vein about 2 months ago. Since then, I've worn compression stockings every day. The problem is that when I take them off or do not wear them for a period of time, my ...
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Is it normal to have leg and ankle swelling after vein stripping surgery?
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Thirty-seven days ago I had my left popliteal vein removed. I also had a ligation and stripping of some or part of the GSV that did not close adequately. I am still having severe swelling (1.5 inches larger at ...
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How long does it take to recover from Vein Stripping procedures?
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I have recently had Vein Stripping Surgery and was wondering if the dark purplish area where my ulcers were will ever return to normal color?
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I have experienced some effects after vein stripping surgery, is this normal?
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I had veins in both of my legs stripped from the groin down to the calf. The left leg is worse than the right. Three weeks after surgery, I've lost nearly 5 kg, have little to no appetite, feel nauseous when st...
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Is bruising normal after varicose vein stripping?
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I had varicose veins stripped from my left leg 18 months ago, but a long (5 inch) bruise remains on my inner thigh. It is painful when I press it, and occasionally it causes me pain when I am walking too. Shoul...
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How long should I wear compression stockings after vein stripping for CABG?
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I have swelling in my ankle and foot six months after vein stripping, is this normal? What do I do?
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I had my vein stripped in March, 6 months later my ankle/foot is swollen and sore. When I wear my running shoes my foot feels fine but when I walk barefoot or with flip flops, my foot and ankle is quite sore. I...
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After stripping surgery, a vein or something soft to touch is still visible and lumpy. Might it be another vein that the doctor forgot to strip?
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I had a vein that ran from the middle of my left thigh and under my knee stripped. Six weeks after the second surgery, at the front of my calf, where the bulgy vein was visible, I can see some small lumps, soft...
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Is it normal to feel tightness 11 days after vein stripping?
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It has been 11 days since I had the veins in both legs stripped from my groin to my ankles. The procedure was performed on both legs at the same time. I have some soreness as expected, but the last few days the...
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I had a vein removed in my upper leg for bypass surgery, and now I have a burning sensation in my leg. Is this normal? What is going on?
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I have a painful lump inside my leg where the vein was removed. What should I do?
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I had my varicose veins removed about 10 years ago. I started cycling and discovered a painful lump in the inside of my leg where the vein was removed. What should I do?
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How can I get rid of or stop the visible veins on my hands?
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What was used 40 years ago for venous surgical clips?
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I had a varicose vein ligated in 1971 and the surgeon left 4 metal clips behind. There are no medical records available. I have never had an MRI and need to know if an MRI study of the same area is safe.
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Is it normal to be in pain 2 weeks after vein stripping?
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I had vein stripping done on both legs 2 weeks ago. My right leg is numb from my knee to my ankle & I'm having severe pain in my ankle that shoots up my leg. The doctor has me on percocet, it's NOT helping. I c...
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I have a varicose vein in my left thigh, swelling in the left groin and varicose veins and a dull pain in my scrotum. What are my options?
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My doctor says it isn't dangerous and that surgery is at discretion. I don't plan to have more kids, but I don't want my sexual health compromised either! I want to avoid general anesthesia and prolonged recove...
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Can a purple-blue vein near eye safely be removed?
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I have a large purple-blue vein near my left eye that puffs out. I am wondering if there is any way to safely remove it without hurting my eye?
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I will be flying to Cuba about a month after my vein procedure, are there any precautions I should take?
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I'm going to Cuba to see my daughter get married. I'm set to have a vein procedure on July 13th. My flight is on August 15th. Are there any precautions I should take? Are there any complications that could prev...
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Do I have trapped blood in my vein, or could it be a new varicose vein?
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I had varicose vein stripping & litigation a month ago. Following the procedure, I developed two hard lumps in my thigh. Now, there is a very hard vein in that same thigh, and it's sore. What is this? Could it ...
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What is the best treatment for Venous Insufficiency?
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When the valves don't close in your veins, what are the treatments?
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