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What does the duration of deep venous reflux indicate? Would anyone be able to explain it for me in slightly more common terms?
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I was recently diagnosed with venous insufficiency of the deep veins at 27. My doctor said that I have a two second delay in my left leg and nearly one second delay in my right leg. My diagnosis was brought abo...
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Ankle swelling after VNUS closure in 2010
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I had VNUS closure in 2010 and my ankles still swell. I asked my doctor who did the procedure and he said he didn't know who. Do I need more sclerotherapy and another ultrasound to see if more work needs to b...
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Is aspirin a valid treatment for Lipodermatosclerosis?
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A dermatologist diagnosed my 79 yr old mom with Lipodermatosclerosis and recommended she see her primary care physician. He told her only to take aspirin and elevate her legs 3 times a day for 15 minutes each ...
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Large varicose vein
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Would a large varicose vein on the side of my leg get better with weight loss? Would it disappear or get smaller?
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Is it common for two specialists to see two different things in an ultrasound?
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I had an ultrasound done and was told I have deep vein reflux, but when I went to Mayo they found nothing other than a small superficial vein. I have leg pain in my calves, shins and upper legs. There is no swe...
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Can a leaking leg vein cause me to have irregular periods and affect my fertility?
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For 4 years I've had swelling & pain in my left leg & lower back. I had a venous reflux text which showed that there is leakage in my leg. Around the same time I started having irregular periods and have been u...
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Should I be concerned with the pain I have behind my left knee?
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I have pain behind my left knee; it bothers me at night. I have had a spider vein there for years now. Should I be concerned? Do I need treatment? If so, what treatment do you recommend?
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When should one get a venous reflux exam?
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And when is it unnecessary? I already know I have varicose veins, so what are the benefits of having a venous reflux exam?
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Is a MRI contrast safe when you have reflux in the femoral deep vein?
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I have had swelling above the knee for 3 months. An ultrasound found no deep vein thrombosis (DVT), just reflux in the femoral deep vein. The doctor told me to have a MRI of the left leg with contrast, but I re...
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Are there any contraindications to having the VNUS Closure procedure done when diagnosed with both superficial and deep venous reflux?
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I had an ultrasound of veins in my legs and apparently have both superficial and deep venous reflux. Since I have deep reflux as well, is the VNUS Closure procedure still adviseable? What if the deep vein does ...
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Are Venus reflux exams painful?
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Does either version of the exam hurt? What should I be prepared for?
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Are there Venous Reflux Exams for DVI?
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Recent ultrasound: left leg reflux 3.7 sec in femoral, and 5.2 in GSV, Rt leg 1.4 sec in common femoral 4 sec in femoral. Another showed popliteal left leg. I am 47, BMI 19 & I exercise. I have spider veins but...
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Why is a duplex ultrasound necessary before vein treatment?
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An in-office hand-held Doppler ultrasound found bilateral venous reflux. Despite wearing compression stockings, I have significant pain each night after work (sitting, standing for long periods). Why is a duple...
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Can Duplex ultrasound yield false positive results?
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27 y/o male. Went for duplex ultrasound; it showed right leg GSV 1.9ms reflux (3.3mm diameter) proximal calf and 0.6ms in distal calf. Mid-calf was normal. Left leg GSV normal. Prox calf GSV diameter 2.5mm. Ref...
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Is the Venous Refulx Exam the proper vein problem detection method?
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I was wondering what test can be performed to detect which veins in the pelvis are refluxing. I am having a hysterectomy and have been told if we know which veins are refluxing they can be taken care of during...
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Does a deep vein valve reflux indicate there was a clot ?
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I'm worried about DVT. I take bc pills and sit for long periods of time. I had pain in my knee and thigh so i had an ultrasound but it did not indicate thrombosis, however, it did indicate deep vein valve reflu...
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My ultrasound showed no reflux, so why am I experiencing a lot of pain?
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Compression stockings seem to help some, but there are days where I am not sure. I have classic vein symptoms, such as pain in the calves and the back of the upper thigh. However, after a duplex ultrasound at M...
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I have no varicose veins, but should I get a Venous Reflux Exam?
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Ever since my last pregnancy (1 year ago) I have had aching and heaviness in my lower legs, but no visible varicose veins at all. Should I get a venous reflux exam to find out what's going on, or is the discomf...
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Are venous reflux exams required before varicose vein treatment?
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Do I need to have a venous reflux exam before endovenous ablation procedures? I have very obvious varicose veins on one leg, and already know i want to have them treated with ELA.
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Is treatment possible if I have venous reflux and chronic DVT?
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I have been diagnosed with reflux; it was confirmed by in-office Doppler/Duplex ultrasound. The findings show chronic deep vein thrombosis in my right leg, common femoral and external iliac vein. I'm having sig...
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