Endovenous Laser Ablation Questions
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How safe is endovenous laser ablation for a person aged 92?
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My father has ulcers on his legs. He has had several over the past years that are very difficult to heal. His legs are brown in color and very swollen. The doctor wants to do Endovenous Laser Ablation (ELA) on ...
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Can I have a vein ablation if I have a deep vein clot in the leg?
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I have a deep vein clot and I was wondering if I can have an ablation to close the the vein on the inside of my leg?
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Can endovenous laser ablation be performed on varicose veins below the knee?
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Can I have endovenous laser ablation on both the greater and lesser saphenous vein?
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I have extensive varicose veins on both legs. I've had them in my calves for years with no pain. Recently, high-impact exercise has resulted in bulging veins on my inner thighs and ankles, which can be very pai...
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How are my veins connected and will the ELA procedure benefit me?
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I was diagnosed with venous reflux of the GSV, but my biggest varicose vein is on the other side of my leg. I am 23 y/o and I don't know if I should do the treatment or not. I do have some veins showing along w...
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Where does the blood go after the saphenous vein has been ablated?
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How is blood drawn upwards if there is no superficial (saphenous) vein that would do that? What does this change mean to the body? Is all the blood transferred by the deep vein or the new collateral veins that ...
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Will untreated spider veins become leg ulcers?
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I've heard spider veins will cause leg ulcers if untreated. Is this accurate?
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I had EVLA seven months ago and the doctor won't offer any solutions for my symptoms, what should I do?
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I had endovenous laser ablation on both legs last August, yet the swelling and aching persists long after treatment. The MD who treated me is more or less ignoring the issues. I can't live like this, I am 40 ye...
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I am an 88 year old female who is terrified of having EVLA treatment, should I just finish my days without this procedure?
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I am to have laser treatment on my feet. I am an 88 year old female and am terrified of having the EVLA procedure. Can I go without the treatment and live the rest of my life with painful, burning, swollen feet...
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Is it possible to have too many veins treated by way of EVLA?
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I'm 30 years old and went in for ultrasound. Apparently, I have about 6 veins in each leg that need to be lasered. They said both GSVs and SSVs, along with some tributaries and perforators. After the lasers, in...
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Is intense pain normal after laser ablation of great saphenous vein?
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I had my GSV ablation done 13 days ago and still have intense pain in a segment on the inner thigh just above the knee. Is this level of pain normal and, if so, for how long? I have to take Advil for relief, bu...
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Are there longterm post-EVLT restrictions regarding weight training?
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I had EVLT procedure done about six years ago. Everything was fine up until recently when I started to do heavy weight training exercises with my trainer. I've noticed that my varicose veins started showing aga...
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How long do I have to wait before I can fly after having endovenous laser ablation?
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When can I start Bikram yoga again after endovenous laser ablation?
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I am going to have endoVenous laser ablation treatment. I go to Bikram yoga where room temperature is 105 degrees. When can I start practicing again?
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If I get the EVLA procedure, will my varicose veins get worse after I become pregnant?
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I've had varicose veins since the age of 12. I am now 28 years old with an insufficient sapheno-femoral valve. If I get the EVLA procedure, will the veins get worse after I become pregnant?
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Can I take a long road trip after having ELA?
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Can I drive for 9 hours a day for 2 days after having ELA, or would you advise against that?
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I'm having severe pain following an endovenous laser ablation, is this normal?
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I had the endovenous laser ablation procedure 10 days ago. Last night I got a stabbing pain and it felt like my skin tore from the inside. I thought after a night of sleep the pain would go away, but it hasn't....
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How long can I expect to have bruises after an endovenous laser ablation?
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Is it true that a person can develop lumps in their leg after endovenous laser ablation?
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