Varicose Vein Surgery Questions
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When undergoing Varicose Vein Surgery I was wondering if they could numb my leg instead of giving me anesthesia?
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I was wondering if they could numb my leg because I don't like Anesthesia and want to be awake during the surgery. Or are there alternatives for treating varicose veins so I won't have to have surgery for my v...
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How long should I wait after Varicose Vein Surgery to fly?
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How long should I wait after varicose vein surgery to take an airplane trip, or does it matter?
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Can leg crossing lead to Varicose Veins?
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Is it harmful to your leg circulation to sit with your legs crossed?
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What is the difference between PAD & Varicose Veins?
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Is there a difference between PAD & varicose veins, and are there tests to confirm? Also can you have Venous closure surgery done if you have PAD?
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What is the name of the special hooks in Varicose Vein Surgery?
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It is the tool used to pull veins through microincisions. What are these called?
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Do you offer a Vein Surgery/treatment under sedation?
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What is the most effective surgery that is least painful?
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Why do Varicose Veins get worse during pregnancy?
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Is the association between Varicose Veins and pregnancy because of the weight gained during pregnancy? Or are there other factors involved?
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Is it normal to have a Phlebectomy in the doctor's office and not a hospital?
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I just consulted with a doctor about my large varicose veins. He advised me that he could take them out by phlebectomy in his office under local anestic. Is this normal or should I find a doctor to do this pr...
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Why do varicose veins usually appear in the legs and nowhere else in the body?
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Are there any risks to leaving Varicose Veins untreated?
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Will the veins get bigger over time?
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What treatment options do I have with Deep System Reflux?
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I just had a venus reflux exam indicating I have superficial & deep system reflux which has changed from a year ago. I'm concerned about my leg's future if the superficial cannot be treated because it will put ...
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How can you distinguish spider veins from varicose veins?
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What kind of anesthesia is used during Varicose Vein Surgery?
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Would I be put under, or is just a local used?
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Do tight fitting clothes contribute to varicose or spider veins?
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I wear a lot of tight compression shorts and bike shorts when I exercise (running, biking, etc.). Could these choices lead to varicose veins later in life?
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How can Varicose Veins develop?
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What causes varicose veins?
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Is it possible to remove too many veins with varicose vein surgery?
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I have a large number of varicose veins covering both legs. I want to get them treated but I'm afraid I won't have many veins left! Is there a point where you shouldn't have them all removed/injected because th...
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Do Varicose Vein Surgeries hurt?
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Do they use local anesthesia?
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What is the approximate time that Varicose Vein Surgery takes?
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How long does the procedure itself take, and how much time should I expect for recovery?
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Is Vein Ligation and Stripping safe?
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Is this procedure safe or is it risky?
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I have visble veins on my legs that are not bulging out like Varicose veins and I don't think they are Spider Veins. What are they?
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I am 24 yrs old, and after i had my daughter i noticed my legs are veiny. The veins don't bulge out nor are spidery. i was wondering what are they? How should I get rid of them?
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