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Can Hemosiderin staining be removed?
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I was told when I was 42 that I have PAD and leaking valves in my lower legs causing Hemosiderin staining. Is there anything that can be done to remove the staining from my legs? Read more
When is swelling above the knee a concern?
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I have swelling above the left knee, which was noticed 3 months ago. I had an ultrasound that revealed no deep vein thrombosis (DVT), just vein reflux and stasis. I've been wearing compression stockings, but th... Read more
Can very mild reflux cause lots of pain in the legs?
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I've had two separate venous ultrasounds done at two different clinics. Neither showed much reflux, yet symptoms still persist. Can very mild reflux cause lots of pain in legs or is this typically only seen in ... Read more
Is the correcting reflux veins an urgent procedure??
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My vein mapping test showed reflux and weak veins. The test was done because of pain in leg and varicose veins. I had a DVT in that leg 2 yrs ago. Is the procedure to correct this urgent? Can it be delayed o... Read more
Can pain and swelling in ankles be from varicose veins?
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I have varicose veins. For the past two months I have had severe pain and swelling in my ankles. I have no arthritis. Can the pain and swelling be from the varicose veins? Am to have a venous reflux exam next w... Read more
What can a Venous Reflux Exam tell me?
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How does this treatment measure my veins effectiveness? Read more
Will I have swollen legs for life?
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In April I had a blood clot in my thigh, behind my knee and in my calf. I had another really bad calf cramp, so my doctor sent me for another doppler, which showed I had developed another clot in my calf. He s... Read more
Do I need vein treatment for venous reflux at age 24?
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I am 24 years old, and I have spider veins and visible blue veins behind knees on both legs. Ultrasound showed 0.4 sec reflux in GSV right leg. Some doctors told me this is normal, but is it normal? And, if not... Read more
Are venous reflux ultrasounds more accurate if performed while standing up? Is venous color duplex ultrasound diff from venous reflux ultrasound?
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All of my ultrasounds have been done while lying down. I am concerned that the test results may not be as accurate because of that. Can you clarify whether it is best to have a venous reflux exam performed when... Read more
Why would my greater saphenous vein and the veins in the back of my thighs bulge if my ultrasound was normal and no reflux was found?
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I am thin and have had prominent calf veins for years without pain. I began working out and now my greater saphenous vein and the veins in the back of my thighs bulge. I have pain in my legs that I feel is due ... Read more
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Does consuming caffeine cause less venous reflux to be found on an ultrasound?
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Hello, I am interested in radiofrequency ablation of my greater saphenous veins. Last month an ultrasound showed continuous reflux at both greater saphenous junctions. I had no caffeine that day. I had another ... Read more
Does grade 1 Venous Reflux need to be treated with EVLT?
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I was recently diagnosed with Venous insufficiency of 0.7s. My understanding is that this is grade 1 venous reflux. Does this need to be treated with EVLT? Will it get worse if left untreated? Read more
Can severe reflux in common femoral vein be caused by obstruction in the pelvic veins?
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I'm 24 weeks pregnant and had venous doppler of low extremities to rule out DVT due to swelling in left thigh. It showed no clots, but showed that I have severe reflux in common femoral and femoral veins. Could... Read more
Can I file an appeal if my insurance company refuses to cover my vein surgery?
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I pay $1,000 a month for my insurance policy with BCBS, yet they will not cover ANY of my vein issues. I am in terrible pain all the time, my knee and calf are very swollen and it's affecting my walk. I have be... Read more
I've been diagnosed with meralgia paresthetica, could chronic DVT cause this?
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A venous return exam discovered that I have two chronic DVTs in my common femoral and iliac veins (right side). I have had many cath's and, more recently, stenting of left common iliac vein. Now, I've been dx w... Read more
Does a venous Doppler exam also check for arterial dieseases?
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I know there is vein disease and arterial diseases that can cause leg pain. When someone has a duplex ultrasound done are the arteries and veins both checked for issues? Read more
Can a L4-5, L5-S1 injury restrict the blood flow in my left leg? Is there treatment to fix this?
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Can a L4-5, L5-S1 injury restrict the blood flow in my left leg? When I received an injection in my hip for the inflammation associated with my back, the blood flow started to backup in my lower leg. Is there t... Read more
What are the types of venous reflux exams?
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I've heard there are different types of venous reflux exams. What are they? Read more
what can I do to reduce varicose veins in my wife's legs?
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Would elevating her legs to my shoulders while lying in bed and massaging her legs from ankles to thighs help at all? Read more
Leg disoloration
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I was diagnosed with venous insufficiency which was treated, but left me with scars from the sores and leg discoloration. I wonder if there is anything with lasers perhaps which can eliminate the scars and at l... Read more
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