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I am about to have venous mapping done. Is this test necessary?
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I am a diabetic and I have a wound on my left foot that is slow in healing. My is A1c count is 5.7 now. I had surgery a year ago that included amputating my 2nd toe and a small part of my big toe. I had gangren... Read more
Can I fly after a pseudo aneurysm in the groin?
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I had a cryoablation, and this resulted in damage to the femoral artery. After an ultrasound scan, a pseudo aneurysm was found in my groin. It was treated with a thrombin injection, but I still have an egg-shap... Read more
How common is extravasation during VNUS procedure? Why does it happen? How is it treated? How long to heal?
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I recently had the VNUS procedure, during which the saline/lidocaine solution leaked out. From what I could tell, the skin was patted dry and the procedure was continued. I now have an ulcer that appears to be ... Read more
Why am I having pain and swelling above my knee?
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I've had pain and swelling above my knee for the past 20 days. This is not severe but bothers me. At times I feel deep pain in my thigh and it has a pins and needle effect. Tests have confirmed deficiency of Vi... Read more
What works best for inflammation of lower limbs and feet caused my micro clots?
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I have Lupus and most recently Antiphospholipid Syndrome. Neither compression nor elevation works well for me. Instead they seem to make I worse. I'm currently on prednisone and Coumadin but break out in deep ... Read more
I have antiphospholipid syndrome. I'm currently on warfarin and prednisone. Is there any other medicine available to treat this?
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I have excruciating deep painful ulcers in my lower limbs. Compression in my case triggers an ulcer outbreak. Summertime is the worst for me. I'm assuming it has to do with my classification in the heat. Winter... Read more
One of my husband's veins was oozing after having triple bypass surgery. Should we be worried?
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My husband had triple bypass surgery around 3 weeks ago, and after that one of his veins (I believe the saphenous) began oozing a white fluid. Should we be concerned? Read more
My mom had heart surgery and they took a vain out from her leg for the heart. Recently, she said that the area is pink. Is that normal?
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She is diabetic and the doctor told her that her sugar is high. Is there anything she should be worried about? Or is there anything she can use for the burning? Read more
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Should my infected lacerations still be red and oozing yellow pus, even on antibiotics?
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I have lacerations on the side of my calves, right above my ankle. The ankle is a bit swollen. The skin surrounding the lacerations is raised and red, making the lacerations more visible. I clean it with water,... Read more
Is it normal to have pain, bruising and tenderness nearly a month after a groin ablation?
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I had a groin ablation 3 and a half weeks ago. This is my second one through the same side. I had pain for over a week after, then it went away. In the last two days, though, I've had pain all around that area;... Read more
I had vein surgery on both of my ankles, and for a year now I have wounds on both feet that won't heal. What should I do?
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I had vein surgery on both of my ankles, and for a year now I have wounds on both feet that won't heal. I am using a steroid at this time to help them heal. The wounds go from raw to crusted over, peeling and c... Read more
is it normal procedure too leave surgical clips inside after abdominal hernia surgery ?
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I had hernia repair surgery still have lots of pain even after 2 years. I recently found out clips were left inside and I'm wondering if that could be why I still have so much pain. Read more
Why do my thighs itch when I'm not wearing jeans?
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When I wear my jeans, I don't feel any itchiness. But whenever I open my jeans, it starts to itch like crazy. This only happens when I'm not wearing the jeans. Why is that? Read more
Will compression socks help reduce the pain and swelling in my legs?
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I had an accident several years ago and hurt my ankle badly. To this day it is not fully cured and my legs often hurt a lot. Sometimes it also gets swollen. I am also diabetic. Can I wear compression socks to l... Read more
I have deep vein thrombosis, coupled with a nagging cough and numbing pain in my left arm, could they all be related? What could be wrong?
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I'm a 30-year-old woman who has been diagnosed with DVT. The docs are baffled because I have no risks for this condition. I'm confused because lately my left arm is hard to lift and I have a numbing pain. Also... Read more
How can I prevent my wound from opening back up?
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I have been seeing a surgeon for wound care. As many times as they get it healed, it subsequently opens up again within 2-3 weeks. How can I prevent this from happening? Read more
My femoral artery and other veins in my inner thigh are swollen and enlarged after an intense workout, should I seek treatment?
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After a pretty intense lower abdominal workout (trying to rehab a lower back injury), I noticed that my femoral artery and other veins in my inner thigh were swollen and enlarged. There is no associated pain, t... Read more
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