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Can foam sclerotherapy agents be transmitted through my milk to my baby?

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I need a pelvic vein embolization using coils and foam sclerotherapy. I have been told that i need to wean my child because the blood/ vein walls behave differently while breastfeeding and that the foam sclerot... Read more

How long after foam sclerotherapy injections will it take the vein hardening to resolve?

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Is it okay for a person with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) to have sclerotherapy for spider veins?

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I am due to have sclerotherapy on my legs for my spider veins. I have POTS, but I don't take medication. I control it through lifestyle. I really want to deal with the spider veins on my legs and the vascular s... Read more

I have hard lumps and pain in my treated leg. Is this normal? What do I do?

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I had foam scleotherapy 16 days ago on a very superficial varicose vein behind my left knee. The surgeon injected the vein with foam; however, at that moment, I felt pain along the vein in my inner thigh. I had... Read more

I had endovenous laser ablation and foam sclerotherapy. Why do I still have varicose veins?

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If the great saphenous vein is occluded from the groin to the ankle in both legs, why do I still have varicosities? My legs feel heavy now and are often discolored red! I have calf and ankle veins and think its... Read more

Can you explain blood clots related to superficial vein thrombosis?

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I am thinking about having foam sclerotherapy and I was once told by a doctor that the blood will clot from the foam and then the foam shrinks the vein. Can you explain this process? How long does the blood clo... Read more

Is Foam Sclerotherpy risky if you have diabetes?

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Are there any dangers having this procedure if you are a diabetic with varicose veins? Read more

Is it typical for a doctor to recommend thermal ablation after sclerotherapy?

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Twenty days ago I had sclerotherapy on my great saphenous vein. Unfortunately, the vein did not close, although I had one more sclerotherapy injection in the following days. Now, my doctor says that it is neces... Read more

How long should I wait to have my spider veins removed following foam sclerotherapy?

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I had EVLT and foam sclerotherapy on my right leg. My Dermatologist suggested using laser to remove spider veins and other discoloration. He would only do this once the underlying problem (reflux) corrected its... Read more

What is used to create the foam in foam sclerotherapy?

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Is the foam a separate ingredient? What are the chances of an allergic reaction? Read more

Is Foam Sclerotherapy the best procedure for the removal of spider veins?