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Varicose Vein Surgery
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EVLA (5 answers)
What happens if I don't close the vein on the back of the leg (front vein is shut)? Doc. says it's also refluxing, but I have little symptoms and no visible veins there.There is not much in the front either, but I do have a small varicose in groin area.
Lumps in leg after VNUS and phlebectomy (3 answers)
Had a phlebectomy and VNUS done 4 weeks ago. I have lumps all along where the vein used to be (ranging from pea size to walnut size). They were painful & had them drained twice now. I still have lumps. What can be done? Will these resolve?
Wife had a superficial blood clot, now she is dead? (3 answers)
My wife had superficial blood clots in leg. They took ultrasound and she just collapsed 13 days ago in my arms and died in the hospital of a blood clot in the lung. She was healthy and young. No history, sickness, fever. How can this happen?
Treatment options for Vein Removal (4 answers)
Which is a better option for vein removal (vein stripping or laser treatment/ELA) in the presences of a varicose ulcer around the size about 5cm? The patient is known to have hypertension which is under control.
Does surgical removal of veins hurt? (2 answers)
I had a doplers test and the report suggests surgery. The doctor said he will decide which type of surgery he will use once he begins operating on my leg. I am just worried about the pain, is there a lot of pain involed? as well as for laser?
What can I do in getting my legs back to normal color? (2 answers)
Last year, I had surgery for varicose veins. This resulted in making both of my legs below the knee look as if I had been in some horrible accident. The skin is stained and I am looking for somthing which get the color of my legs back to normal...
Can Deep Vein Insufficiency be treated? (4 answers)
If so, which options are available? Success rate? If not treatable, what options aside from compression stockings are available? Most superficial veins have been closed yet I still have pain/burning in both legs and cannot sit or stand for long.
Is surgery the best treatment at this point? (5 answers)
I am a 52 year old female and had varicose vein surgery in the early 80's. I tried knee high comp stockings, and I'm on my feet a lot, working 12 hour shifts. My right leg is swelling still. It was recommended that I have surgery again, is this the best option?
Two weeks post op Phlebectomy (4 answers)
I had the procedure done nearly 2 weeks ago, In 2 or 3 of the incisions it feels like a knot, 1 of them seems like a large lump about size of a quarter - kind of hurts - will they get smaller and go away and is this a normal?
Is local anesthesia used with all varicose vein treatments? (4 answers)
My mother had ELA performed and they only gave her oral sedation. She had extreme pain and less than great results. I need treatment for my veins and I am afraid of this treatment because of her experience. What type of anesthesia is usually used?
I have friend who has dark pigmentaion (7 answers)
I have friend aged 34, modestly built. He travels all day by 2 wheeler. He has dark pigmentation of both legs. It started around ankles and is now spreading up. No veins are visible. Feet are spared. Doctors suggested varicose vein surgery. Does it help?
When to consult a specialist? (6 answers)
I have been having pain associated with clotting on my Rt. shin. Is the best course of action to just get one of those tight fitting socks?
What can I do to reduce pain from labia veins during pregnancy? (8 answers)
I had vulvar/labia veins during my 3rd preg. had to spend alot of time in bed, pain/heaviness etc. that continued 3 yrs postpartum so i had the surgery, 9 mos ago the Dr. said I had pcs and removed some huge veins, now 6mos preg & veins are back, help!
Am I too young to have varicose vein surgery? (7 answers)
I am only 21 years old but I have painful veins on my left leg. I have had them since I was very young, and they only become worse. They are only on one leg. What is the best option to treat the appearance? Thank you.
What treatment options do I have with Deep System Reflux? (9 answers)
I just had a venus reflux exam indicating I have superficial & deep system reflux which has changed from a year ago. I'm concerned about my leg's future if the superficial cannot be treated because it will put stress on the deep system. Any options
When is varicose vein surgery the best treatment option? (9 answers)
From what I see online it seems that minimally-invasive options like endovenous ablation are always being recommended for varicose veins, and I can see why, but is there ever a time where surgery is preferred? Are there benefits to surgery?
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