Venous Reflux Exams Questions
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Shouldn't I be able to see varicose veins on the surface of my leg?
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If I have varicose veins that can be treated, shouldn't I be able to see them on the surface of my leg? Or, can you have refluxing veins that aren't obvious to the eye?
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Can you help me understand my venous reflux exam?
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Just got reflux report back. 7000 ml of fluid in left leg only. Have dr apt next week. Can someone tell me what this would be? Swelling and pain in left leg.
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My wife's ultrasounds are inconsistent, what should we do?
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My wife has had multiple ultrasounds. One ultrasound tech found a bad perforator at 5mm, but they wanted to do open surgery. Another ultrasound tech from the Dr she wanted to use who does laser and RF could no...
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DVT and issues afterwards.
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I was on blood thinners before and have tried compression stockings too. They don't seem to work or alleviate the pain that comes after athletic activity. I had a DVT from my groin to my ankle. Are there any...
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Will a Venous Reflux Exam tell me if I have venous insufficiency?
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I can see that I have varicose veins. Are all varicose vein sufferers diagnosed with venous insufficiency? How are these two conditions related?
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Is it common to have an exam that show deep vein reflux but no superficial varicose veins or swelling?
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Having had two separate exams done, one showed deep vein reflux and one showed nothing. I have no superficial varicose veins and no swelling, but do have pain in my legs and burning in my feet on and off. Any ...
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Should I get a Venous Reflux Exam for my spider veins?
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I have a lot of spider veins on my legs, but no pain and no visible varicose veins. However, if I get bruised it takes months to heal and my feet are always cold, even in the summer. Should I get a reflux exam ...
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Where can I get a Venous Reflux Exam?
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I have a few visible varicose veins, and general heaviness. I think I may need a Venous Reflux Exam. Can they be performed at a general practitioner's office, or should I go to a vein specialist or a hospital?
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Should I be concerned about the findings of my venous reflux exam?
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I had a venous reflux study, which found an area of reflux, obstruction with collaterals via epigastric veins. The doctor says there is nothing to worry about, but I have pain at night. Hx of chronic dvt x 2, s...
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Are Venous Reflux Exams also used for wound care?
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I have a slow-healing wound on my foot and my wound care center specialist recommended some vascular testing. Are the same venous reflux exams used to evaluate legs with varicose veins also used in people with ...
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When are venous reflux exams helpful?
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I have a few varicose veins on my legs, which I'd like to have removed. My doctor suggested I might have a venous reflux exam, as well. I already know I have varicose veins, so why would I need an exam? Also, h...
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Can venous reflux exams predict future spider or varicose veins?
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What exactly causes varicose and spider veins to develop, and can venous reflux exams tell me if I am going to have them now or later in life?
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I had an ablation done to the main vein. It's been 5 days, and I can feel big, hard-like balls in my thigh making it hard to walk. Is this normal?
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This is my left leg. I had my right leg done a month ago, and I don't remember this much pain. It feels like the surgical area hardened and feels like fluid in my thigh, but I remember last time they said that ...
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What can cause total leg pain after reconstructive surgery?
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I had reconstructive knee surgery in June of 2009. They replaced my ACL with my patellar tendon and did a partial menisectomy. I kept complaining of knee pain. I went to multiple orthopedic doctors. They said t...
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Can I take off the compression socks during the day and wear them again after exercise?
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I'm wearing my compression socks first thing in the morning, but my exercise routine is in the middle of the day, around 12 am. Is it ok to take them off for exercise and showering, then put them back on? My ex...
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