Varicose Vein Home Treatments Questions
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Based on the results of my Doppler test, which form of treatment would you recommend?
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I'm a 71-year-old male. The details of my results are as follows:
Referred In Sample
RADIOLOGY
Single lower/upper limb Venous Doppler
RIGHT LOWER LIMB VENOUS DOPPLER
Superficial veins:
There are multi...
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What is a low cost approach to spider veins?
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I'd like a low cost approach to dissolving spider veins. I've seen too physicians and their cost are quite different. I'd like to have the procedure this fall and one leg at a time.
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Can varicose veins go away on their own?
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I still think that home treatments are still too expensive. Can varicose veins go away with any other method?
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Cosmetic home treatments?
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Is there any product on the market or recommendation regarding temporary cosmetic coverage (e.g., cosmetic makeup, lotions, etc.)or some type of home treatment that will temporarily cover up spider veins?
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What do my venous results mean?
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I had a peripheral venous evaluation and the results were as follows:
1. No evidence of acute deep thrombosis on bilateral lower extremities
2. Deep vein valve reflux of the right common femoral vein
3. Sup...
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Why should heat not be used to treat symptoms associated with varicose veins?
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After falling on my knees the varicose vein I have has become swollen and bruised, should I get checked out?
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I fell in the garden today. I landed on my knees onto the slabs of pavement. The pain was terrible and not only are my knees swollen, but the varicose vein I have on my knee is swollen, bruised and very painful...
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Do pregnancy-related varicose veins go away after the baby is born?
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I’m 37 y/o and 32 weeks into my 3rd pregnancy. I have a varicose vein running from the top of my right thigh, down past my knee, and it seems to have leaked over my lower leg. The vein is purple and bulgy at ...
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Are antistax tablets good for preventing DVT? If so, can I take the tablets with progesterone pills? I have PCS
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Is pain with superficial venous thrombosis normal?
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I just had an ultrasound done and the results were superficial thrombosis. They gave me loveknox, which really helped. All the red is gone, but now my leg is hurting badly in my groan area. Can this be from the...
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I have reticular veins, is there an increased risk of DVT when flying?
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I have reticular veins all over my legs, and they seem to be popping up more as I get older. Is there an increased risk of DVT when flying? Do reticular veins "need" to be fixed? Can some get big enough to bu...
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What are the best at-home treatment options for varicose veins?
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What causes a vein to swell, then return to normal after an hour or so? Also, a red bruise was left behind after the incident and it won't go away.
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I had a vein by the side of my left knee suddenly become swollen and itchy. It subsided after an hour or so, but only part of the bruise left behind is healing. The other half is still a deep red/purple, and ...
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I injured the varicose vein over my knee, what should I do?
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I knelt down the other day and injured the large varicose vein over my knee. It bruised quickly and felt very sore, so I put a pressure bandage on it. Since then, the bruise has spread and is now about 12" up m...
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Why would a superficial clot dissolve, but not a deep vein clot?
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I have a deep vein clot and a superficial clot. The superficial clot is almost completely gone. I had another ultrasound at 6 months, and the doctor said nothing is dissolving with the deep vein. Why wouldn'...
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Can you naturally get varicose veins to go away?
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Can you naturally get varicose veins to go away?
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