Discuss this with the treating physician.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
If your leg is itchy and quite uncomfortable following EVLA, you should consult with the physician who treated you. He/She should be able to advise you on how to lessen or eliminate those problems.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
The itchiness and discomfort you are having following endovenous laser ablation should get better without doing anything. Give it time.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Residual inflammation may be present. Mast cells in the perivenous tissue may be producing histamine. Try an over-the-counter antihistamine for a few days. Walking with compression also helps. Consult with your vein specialist for further evaluation.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
You are very early in the healing phase. The itchy sensation you are having could be due to decreased inflammation, swelling, or compression hose (if you are wearing them). Following vein treatment, I send my patients home with Arnica cream, which they use twice a day with firm but gentle massage. Doing such tends to reduce, if not eliminate, itchiness. If you are developing a rash, a nice emollient lotion or over-the-counter hydrocortisone 1% may help.
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Have you taken Benadryl (either tab or cream) for the itching? Did you develop a rash on the leg? You very well could have a slight allergy to the compression stocking, but it is hard to tell without actually seeing you in person. It has been 1 week, so a follow-up appointment should be approaching soon. When you meet with your vein specialist, discuss the irritation you have been having and seek advice on how to resolve the issue if it is still bothering you at that time. Also, during your appointment, an ultrasound should be performed to ensure that the treated vein has closed properly and that there is no trapped blood that could be causing the irritation to your leg.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
If your leg is very itchy and uncomfortable, you should follow up your MD.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Many times there is discomfort along the medial upper thigh and/or mid posterior calf following endovenous ablation. This is due to the irritation from the laser. Itching is usually a result of dry skin, swelling or irritation from the laser. I would recommend local heat to the areas that are uncomfortable and a moisturizing cream to the areas that itch. An anti-inflammatory agent could be useful as well.
Published on Jul 11, 2012