I have pertruding veins on the top of my hands. I have not been drinking enough water. Can dehydration be the cause of my bulging hand veins? What about caffeine?
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I have always had visible veins in my legs. Recently I started my career in yachting which requires walking or standing all day. After a two week charter, the veins in my legs have become extremely visible and...
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I used to work nine hours a day, and never had this swelling problem before. Now that I'm retired I've been having this swelling problem for about a year. I wake up with swollen feet and ankles and they stay th...
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I hate my arms and hands and cover them all the time. The veins are very green and quite large as I only have a small frame. Can they be treated?
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My feet are freezing despite wearing compression socks. Is this normal? I'm waiting to hear back from my specialist, but wanted to seek advice prior to our follow up. My GP thinks it might be lymphedema. Could ...
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The results of my Ankle Brachial Index are as follows: left side 0.85; right side 0.87. I am doing a lot of walking. Do compression stockings help with PAD?
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Bulging veins, peach-pit sized lump, red, swollen. Located between my bikini line and upper inner thigh. Doesn't appear to have a point where it should come to a head. Appeared around the start of my period.
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I'm 28, body fat of 18% (I weight lift and dance), and I've relapsed with my eating disorder for a few months now. I've recently noticed 3 vertical bulging veins in my lower abdomen (where my waist band lays), ...
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My 8-year-old daughter has visible, prominent green veins in her hands, legs, upper chest, and sides of stomach. She is healthy and has no associated problems. The pediatrician said they look normal when he saw...
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Is GSV reflux 3.5 second considered to be serious? I am very symptomatic with heavy and achy legs. Elevation and walking helps some. Will I benefit from the vein closure procedure? What are the benefits vs risk...
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I had surgery on my knee about 8 weeks ago. Everything was great. I even went to see the doctor 2 times for post op checkups and everything was fine, things were healing well. About 2 days ago a red rash popped...
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I have had varicose veins for 12 years. Just recently, I began doing things I don't normally do, like a lot of squats. Now, for the past four days, I have a burning sensation and sharp, tender pain. The pain is...
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I was diagnosed with CVI last year. I have heavy, achy legs all the time. I am wearing 20-30 mmHg thigh-high compression stockings daily. My parents are overseas. I know I will not take flight unless absolutely...
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I am 23 years old and I have developed a varicose vein on my penis. The vein gives me slight discomfort. Will this or can this cause pain during sex in the future? Is there a treatment for penile veins? If so, ...
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Hi. I started taking an antibiotic for an infected wound two days ago. The infection seems to be getting better but there is still pus coming out of the wound. Should I see a doctor about that or just keep taki...
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A vein which splits right above my vastus medialis is swollen and it hurts to touch the vein near the split and farther down my leg towards my foot. Above the split, the vein goes deeper into my leg and it does...
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I have CVI in both legs. I have heavy and achy legs all the time. My left leg has more severe symptoms than my right leg. But numerous ultrasound reports show very mild reflux on my left leg and significant ref...
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