You should see your surgeon and be checked by ultrasound to rule out a deep blood clot. However, around 2 weeks, there can be a few days of increased discomfort. Being checked is the best option.

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Follow up with your doctor. Call his or her office and let them know ASAP about your calf pain.

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Pain and tenderness is normal 2 weeks post laser closure. This is due to the contracting vein from the heat of the laser and the loss of the tumescent anesthesia. Ibuprofen and local treatment with wet heat to the area will help.

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Yes, as the SSV is likely contracting. Ibuprofen works best

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Yes. However, this should be reported to this physician who performed the procedure.

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Yes, this can be. Patients can get thrombophlebitis (inflammation of the vein that was closed from the procedure). It is variable how long it will last. I would discuss with the physician who performed the procedure. I typically tell patients to use warm compresses in the area three times a day for 15 minutes for about 5 days. Also Ibuprofen for same period of time and follow up with your physician if it doesn't get better.

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It the vein vein treated extended from the thigh down into the calf, and the pain is along the treated vein, this is not unusual. If the treated vein was in the back of your calf, and the tenderness is along this vein, that is also not unusual. If the vein that was treated is above the knee, and the procedure did not go below the knee, or if there is associated swelling, this may be a problem. Follow up with your treating physician.

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Some people do experience pain and tenderness 2 weeks after EVLA. Generally this is an inflammatory reaction that can be treated conservatively with heat, elevation, compression stockings and non steroidal anti-inflammatory agents like Ibuprofen if you can tolerate. You should have had a post EVLA ultrasound 2-7 days after the procedure to evaluate for blood clots, and I am assuming this was normal. I recommend you call your treating physician for any other suggestions.

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It is not unusual to experience pain as much as 3-6 months following laser ablation (EVLT, ELA). Takes time to heal the tissues damaged by the very high heat generated. If it is of concern though, make sure to touch base with your physician. Hope this helps.

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