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I had laser treatment on a small spider vein in my leg. The area is now dark. Is this normal? How long will it last?
Laser Vein Treatment - 1 answer
I had laser treatment on a small spider vein in my leg. The area is now dark and looks like a black bruise. Is this normal? How long will it last?
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Do you know why a limb would remain swollen after successful endovenous laser treatment?
EVLT - 1 answer
My husband had endovenous laser treatment. Things went very smoothly after the procedure. He had it done because of chronic swelling of his foot and recurring cellulitis. He uses the pump daily now but the swel...
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I still have a 6" blue vein that visible on my leg 2 years after lower leg ablation. Do I need sclerotherapy or vein stripping?
Endovenous Laser Ablation - 2 answers
I had an ablation on my lower leg 2 years ago. There is still a visible blue vein on my leg that's 6”. Do I need sclerotherapy or vein stripping?
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My veins bulge and are more prominent now. Is there a chance they will go back to a normal size? What treatment to take?
Hand Vein Treatment - 1 answer
Hello, I'm worried about my arm veins. They are bulging and more prominent now. I'm a 35-year-old tall and slim woman. I have a one-year old boy who I often carry on my arms. I exercised regularly at home for a...
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I have green veins in my legs, hands, chest, hips and a bit in my lower abdomen. I'm only 16 years of age. Is this normal or not?
Reticular Vein Treatments - 2 answers
I have green veins in my legs, hands, chest, hips and a bit in my lower abdomen. I'm only 16 years of age. Is this normal or not?
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Does laser treatment successfully treat severe varicose veins in the legs?
Laser Vein Treatment - 1 answer
I am 43 years old and have dealt with varicose veins since my 20's. I am at my wits end with them; I suffer pain. I was assessed by a surgeon for vein stripping. It was decided that my veins were too complex an...
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I have bulging veins that burn, ache, and itch. An area around one leg even goes numb. What should I do about this?
Venous Leg Vein Care - 1 answer
I'm obese and post-menopausal. On the front of my left upper thigh, I have 4 small rock-like bulges that are in a straight row. At times they burn and ache; sometimes they are larger than other times. I take co...
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Is it safe to take an 11-hour flight if I have a superficial blood clot in one of my legs?
Venous Leg Vein Care - 1 answer
I have some redness and bruise-like pain (only on touching) on the front of my lower left leg. These symptoms are occurring near an area of varicose veins. I've been told I have a superficial blood clot that wi...
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Does having a superficial blood clot in my varicose vein greatly increase my risk of DVT? How soon before I can fly long haul?
EVTA - 1 answer
I have painful, severe varicose veins in my rt leg. I also have swelling/pain/heaviness in both. Last year, a vein surgeon confirmed this is due to problems with veins in both legs and suggested EVLA and sclero...
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How should compression socks be worn to treat pregnancy-related varicose veins? Should I wear them from morning to night? Are they reusable?
Compression Stockings - 1 answer
I am 25 weeks pregnant. I recently started wearing knee-high compression stockings. My mom had varicose veins during her pregnancy, so I believe it’s hereditary. I am starting to show a bit of varicose veins ...
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How long should I wear compression socks after having plates put into my arm? Can I take them off at night?
Hand Vein Treatment - 1 answer
I had a accident on Sunday that caused bones in my right arm to break. I have been wearing compression socks. I wasn't told when to take them off. Do you know how long I should wear them?
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I am nearly two months post-EVLT and just found two lumps on my calf two or three days ago. What are these lumps?
EVLT - 1 answer
I am nearly two months post-EVLT and just found two lumps on my calf two or three days ago. There is no accompanying pain until I push on the lumps. I exercise regularly. I sit at a desk most of the day but get...
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Is it normal to have a hard lump and swelling near the groin incision 1 week after vein stripping surgery?
Vein Ligation and Stripping - 2 answers
I'm a 36-year-old female based in Ireland. I had surgery 9 days ago, where they made a groin incision and some smaller incisions down my right leg to my calf. I'm finding the recovery very hard. My right leg is...
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I believe I have an infection after endovenous laser treatment and phlebectomy. Should I clean the site or wait to see my doctor?
EVLT - 2 answers
I had EVLT and phlebectomy on my leg. My procedure was 1 1/2 wks ago. Went to my follow up and took the steri-strips off—everything looked good. Two days after follow-up, I noticed tenderness, redness, a litt...
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How long after a sclerotherapy session can I return to nursing?
Sclerotherapy - 1 answer
How long after a sclerotherapy session can I return to nursing?
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What kind of specialist treats lymphedema?
Lymphedema Treatment - 1 answer
I have been going to physical therapy for lymphedema since 2011. Is there a specialist who can do more? The lymphedema is in my left arm and the upper torso surrounding the area. A scar from the surgeries I've ...
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Is it advisable for a 77-year-old to undergo treatment for brown spots and other signs of aging like red veins?
Photofacial - 1 answer
I had intensive light pulse treatment combined with laser 3 years ago. I'm now 77 years old and want to treat brown spots as well as other signs of aging, including red veins. Is it advisable?
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My 15-20 mmHg compression socks aren't alleviating my pain, should I go up to 20-30 mmHg or higher?
Leg Pain Treatment - 1 answer
I have very tired calves & heels that come primarily from walking all day at my job. I work between 28-37 hours weekly (it varies). My step count averages between 11,000-14,000 steps monthly. I have tried Epsom...
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What would happen if I chose to stop wearing my compression stocking?
Compression Stockings - 1 answer
I'm 80 years old and have knotty veins at the top of my left leg. I don't have any pain. I walk 8,000 steps a day. I bought compression stockings from the same company online to hopefully keep from having furth...
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