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Is bruising typical after the varicose vein surgery vein stripping?
(7 answers)
Is bruising normal after vein stripping? The bruise is nowhere near the incision sites, so i was wondering if that is normal or not?
The bruise is on my inner thigh, the incisions are below the knee and one in my groin.

How effective is Diosmin in treating varicose veins?
(7 answers)
Is Diosmin effective for varicose veins as an at home treatment?

Do Varicose Veins cause you to have severe leg cramps?
(10 answers)
Is this a side effect of having varicose veins an varicose vein surgery effectively treat this condition?

When is varicose vein surgery the best treatment option?
(8 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?

Are varicose vein surgery procedures used to treat varicoeles?
(14 answers)
I think I have a variocoele. It's not very painful, but occasionally feels uncomfortable and it's ugly, so I'd like to have it removed. What are the recommended treatment options? Isn't it just a varicose vein? Thanks.

How long will I have to wear compression stockings after varicose vein surgery?
(11 answers)
And, are there any options in terms of colors or styles?

What is the difference between these two varicose vein surgical procedures?
(9 answers)
What is the difference between ambulatory phlebectomy and transilluminated powered phlebectomy? What would each be used for?

What is the reasoning behind waiting to resume more vigous physical activity after varicose vein surgery?
(16 answers)
Does it have to do with the pounding or impact of the leg to the ground, or does it have to do with your blood flow or the increase of the heart rate.

What is the earliest that I can do vigourus exercise after varicose vein surgery?
(14 answers)
Is it safe to do vigorous exercise one week after varicose vein surgery?

Is leg pain a common side effect after varicose vein surgery or sclerotherapy treatments?
(3 answers)
I had a phlebectomy that was not successful, then laser ablation and sclerotherapy within 2 months of each other. I now have shooting pains in my leg... is this something that is normal?

Is varicose vein surgery, treatments, or spider vein treatments covered by insurance?
(6 answers)
I have some friends who’ve had varicose and spider veins treated, some with surgery and some with injections. Some people said that insurance covered it but others said that it didn’t. What determines insurance coverage for vein treatments?

Will significant weight loss alleviate varicose veins naturally?
(4 answers)
I’m scheduled for weight-loss surgery, and I have large varicose veins on both legs. Will losing the weight change the pressure in my legs enough to make the varicose veins go away, or will I need surgery or other treatments?