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Is it normal to have varicose veins at 21 years old?
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I am 21 years old and within the past four years I have developed spider veins and large veins that are visible in my legs. They are also elevated over my shins. Varicose veins run in my family, but is this rea...
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I have a red bump and tender spot following varicose vein surgery, is this normal?
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I just had varicose vein surgery on my right leg. This is the first of two procedures. It's been about five days and a red bump/extremely tender spot has formed a couple inches away from the treatment site. Is ...
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I had varicose vein surgery 4 years ago, should I still have pain while exercising?
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I had varicose veins stripped from my groin to my ankle 4 years ago. I ride horses and exercise regularly. However, the leg that was treated seems to be a lot weaker. I also get quite a bit of pain along the tr...
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I still have pain 16 days after a saphenous vein ablation, should I be concerned?
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Ten days after my great saphenous vein ablation I noticed deep pain on my inner thigh and a red line along the vein. I saw my doctor on the 12th day and he was not worried. But now 16 days post-op, the pain is ...
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When stents are used for leg surgery, do they come in only one length or does the doctor add several stents?
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Can varicose vein surgery make my penis bigger and longer?
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Should I wait until I am older to get the endovenous laser ablation procedure?
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I am a 24 y/o active female who has incompetent great saphenous veins in both legs. Can you advise if I should wait to close them via laser ablation or have it done ASAP? I have unsightly varicose veins, but cu...
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What are the long-term effects after treatment or removal of deep varicose veins?
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Can a person die from blood clots after a varicose vein treatment?
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I am getting ready to have a varicose vein treatment but am afraid that I may develop blood clots and die. What should I do? Thanks.
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Can I have an ugly, but 'normal' vein removed from my bicep for cosmetic reasons?
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I've always had a very ugly vein on my right bicep. I am sure it is perfectly normal and not varicose. It does not protrude, but is a very dark blue and is just below the surface. Would it be possible to remove...
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Should my legs hurt 2 years after varicose vein surgery?
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I had varicose vein surgery two years ago. My legs hurt terribly every day. Is this normal?
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What happens when varicose veins are not treated with surgery?
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If surgery for varicose veins is not done, what will be the result? What problems will occur?
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Is swelling, numbness and pain common after varicose vein surgery?
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I had varicose vein surgery eight months ago on my left leg but it is still slightly swollen, numb, red and painful. Will the symptoms eventually go away? Will it be OK?
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Is embolization a good treatment option for venous malformations in the labia?
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Embolization has been recommended to treat venous malformations in the labia. What can be expected after the procedure besides three weeks of pain? How soon will the venous malformations return? Is it possible ...
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I have clot in my upper thigh of the greater saphenous vein which is varicose. What should I do?
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One doctor said to do nothing, may be more risky. Another said to ligate at groin and ankle and leave vein in. Why such differing opinions? What can I expect I have vein ligated?
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Is there a varicose vein penis treatment?
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I am 21 years old and recently I have developed a varicose vein on my penis. The vein gives me slight discomfort. I am not sexually active. How can I fix this vein? Is there any medication or procedure which ca...
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Can you offer advice on options for a non-healing vein wound?
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My husband had varicose vein surgery a dvt (aug 2011), and a bleed from a vein (may 2012), which has left a non-healing wound. We are currently struggling to get the infection under control. He is a large man,...
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Will dark Lines after vein ablation fade?
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I had vein ablation done 3 months ago. I have scar tissue that I can feel under my skin, but it is the dark lines going from both incisions that are not fading. Will this ever fade? It looks worse than the ve...
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Why would a surgeon leave surgical clips in my upper groin after varicose vein stripping?
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I had varicose vein surgery 14 years ago to strip veins from my right leg. I have had severe pain in my groin and lower abdomen for years. Just found out the surgeon left three surgical clips in my groin. They...
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