Endovenous Laser Ablation Questions
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Why doesn't Endovenous Laser Ablation laser the lower leg?
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If the evlt procedure doesn't alleviate problems in the lower leg do /can you laser the lower leg?
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Sciatic issues?
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Someone posted about buttock/leg/foot numbness after EVLT. In someone with venous hypertension is it possible that removing superf. veins can increase vein pressure in the deep veins, causing pressure against ...
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EVLA during pregnancy
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What is the risk of performing the procedure while pregnant. I am a surgeon pregnant (2nd tri) with my second. The pain is so great from LSV reflux that I cannot stand or operate. I am looking for answers as ...
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My leg still looks the same as it did before the endovenous laser ablation, is this normal?
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I am concerned that my procedure did not go as planned. The day after having an endovenous laser ablation my leg still looked the same. Is this normal? How long before I see cosmetic improvement?
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My leg still aches after vein treatment, is this normal?
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I had surgery in May on both legs, but my left one still aches behind my knee & thigh, especially in a morning
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How can I speed up recovery after endovenous laser ablation?
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I had endovenous laser ablation 1 week ago. I have a good amount of pain in the groin area—sore pulling and burning. I have worn compression stockings regularly, only taking them off for showering and sleep a...
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I have pain and swelling in my ankles/feet 5 months after endovenous laser ablation, is this normal?
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I had endovenous laser ablation and sclerotherapy 5 mo ago. I have more pain and swelling in my ankles/feet than before treatment. I thought the treatments were supposed to help, but I feel like I am worse off....
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Is minor post-op swelling normal 4 weeks after endovenous laser ablation?
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I had EVLA on both legs 4 weeks ago and I'm thrilled with my results. I'm very happy with how much ligher and less achy my legs feel, but I still have a little tenderness and swelling in my thighs where the vei...
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I have red streaks that look like scratches, could it be related to the endovenous laser treatment I had?
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I had endovenous laser ablation performed on both legs. I flew 2 hours and the next day I was in the car for several hours. In both instances I wore compression hose. Now, however, I have red streaks that look ...
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Is it normal to have swelling near the groin after endovenous laser treatment?
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Is it normal to have swelling near the groin after endovenous laser treatment?
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Is throbbing pain normal 10 weeks after EVL Ablation?
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I had 2 separate EVL Ablations 10 weeks ago. I am now having the original achy/throbbing pain resuming in the back of my leg behind my knee. It's the same discomfort that the MD diagnosed as valvular incompeten...
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After EVLA two of my veins have blood trapped in the middle. Does the blood need to be drained, or will it drain out on its own?
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I had EVLA performed on both legs. My left calf and my right hamstring have part of the vein filled with blood, and it feels very tight/tender. My calf looks dark and the vein in my hamstring you can only feel ...
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What is the recovery time for laser ablation and sclerotherapy treatments done together?
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I am a teacher and am constantly walking and on my feet. I am having these procedures on both legs over an eight week period. It is scheduled to begin right before school starts and I need to know what kind of...
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Is it normal to have pain in the lower left arm and numbness in the hands after endovenous laser ablation? Could it be a blood clot?
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Is Endovenous Laser Ablation better long term than Radiofrequency Occlusion?
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Is it true that radiofrequency occlusion is associated with a higher recurrence rate of varicose veins than endovenous laser ablation? I heard that there's a greater chance the vein would re-open with RO.
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Is it safe to take the morning-after pill (Plan B) one to two weeks after endovenous laser ablation or sclerotherapy?
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Why is the pain worse 3 months after endovenous laser ablation?
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3 months after EVLA on both legs, my right leg is aching and it does not get any better with compression stockings, which worked well before the surgery. No recanalization according to the follow-up ultrasound....
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Is the right approach LGSV ablation?
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Ultrasound shows venous insufficiency, chronic peripheral. Venous duplex shows a significant amount of reflux in both lower extremities. Both SJF, GSV (thigh&calf); reflux time 1956+ms (RT leg) 1704ms(LF leg)...
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Can endovenous laser ablation treat spider and varicose veins?
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I have both spider veins and varicose veins. Will endovenous laser ablation treat both of these problems?
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