Treatment For DVT
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A friend of mine is suffering from DVT as a hereditary problem below knee, and has been taking medication. But, it only reduses the problem. How can the disease be permanently cured?

Vein ligation after having a baby?
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How long do you have to wait to do a vein ligation after having a baby?

I had the vein stripping procedure 3 weeks ago and the incision on my ankle still really hurts.
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I had the vein stripping procedure 3 weeks ago and the incision on my ankle still really hurts. I feel like my bone was cut, is this a normal feeling?

Dr. wants to remove large leg vein with Ambulatory Phlebectomy.
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Had treatments recently to internal veins. My doctor wants to remove large leg vein with Ambulatory Phlebectomy, but I'm not having problems with the vein or pain. Is it necessary?

How do I remove a broken blood vessel or vein by the opening of my nose?
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How do I remove a broken blood vessel or vein by the opening of my nose?

Pain in outer right ankle and lower leg up to hip, but not in area of ablation and on outer part of leg?
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Almost 3 weeks out of EVLT, I have the same pain I had 3 weeks before. My outer left ankle and up to the hip and must sit frequently. The pain takes my breathe away, the ablation was on inner leg, why the great pressure on the outer leg? Also, there's a lump near my left ankle.

Should I wait after pregnancy to have surgery?
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My right leg GSV is damaged and I have lots of pain. I am aware that if I have surgery before getting pregnant, more veins may appear afterwards. I am just worried that I will suffer a lot during pregagncy if I do not do anything. What are my options?

Does stripping cause blood blotches in legs?
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Does stripping the veins cause spots of blood accumulation on the legs usually in the morning when rising?

The legs were stripped from the ankle to under the very top of the leg. Legs have spots of blood blotches under the skin. Surgery was performed 20 years ago.

Is it normal to be in pain 2 weeks after vein stripping?
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I had vein stripping done on both legs 2 weeks ago. My right leg is numb from my knee to my ankle & I'm having severe pain in my ankle that shoots up my leg. The doctor has me on percocet, it's NOT helping. I can barely walk or drive. Is this normal?

What is the best treatment for Venous Insufficiency?
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When the valves don't close in your veins, what are the treatments?

How long does it take to recover from Vein Stripping procedures?
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I have recently had Vein Stripping Surgery and was wondering if the dark purplish area where my ulcers were will ever return to normal color?

Why do some varicose veins bleed?
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I have a small vein on the front of my leg that, on occassion will bleed, like a fountain. It stops w/compression & elevation. Why does this occur?

Is my leg supposed to be sore six days after ELA and some stripping?
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How long should pain last before subsiding?

Is Vein Ligation the best option for vericose vein treatment?
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If not, what is a better option?

When is Vein Ligation and Stripping used?
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In what situations is this used?