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Where can I get a Venous Reflux Exam?
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I have a few visible varicose veins, and general heaviness. I think I may need a Venous Reflux Exam. Can they be performed at a general practitioner's office, or should I go to a vein specialist or a hospital?
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Can Hemosiderin staining be removed?
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I was told when I was 42 that I have PAD and leaking valves in my lower legs causing Hemosiderin staining. Is there anything that can be done to remove the staining from my legs?
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Are venous reflux ultrasounds more accurate if performed while standing up? Is venous color duplex ultrasound diff from venous reflux ultrasound?
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All of my ultrasounds have been done while lying down. I am concerned that the test results may not be as accurate because of that. Can you clarify whether it is best to have a venous reflux exam performed when...
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Are Venus reflux exams painful?
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Does either version of the exam hurt? What should I be prepared for?
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Should I get a Venous Reflux Exam for my spider veins?
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I have a lot of spider veins on my legs, but no pain and no visible varicose veins. However, if I get bruised it takes months to heal and my feet are always cold, even in the summer. Should I get a reflux exam ...
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Is it common for two specialists to see two different things in an ultrasound?
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I had an ultrasound done and was told I have deep vein reflux, but when I went to Mayo they found nothing other than a small superficial vein. I have leg pain in my calves, shins and upper legs. There is no swe...
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Shouldn't I be able to see varicose veins on the surface of my leg?
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If I have varicose veins that can be treated, shouldn't I be able to see them on the surface of my leg? Or, can you have refluxing veins that aren't obvious to the eye?
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Is the Venous Refulx Exam the proper vein problem detection method?
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I was wondering what test can be performed to detect which veins in the pelvis are refluxing. I am having a hysterectomy and have been told if we know which veins are refluxing they can be taken care of during...
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Large varicose vein
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Would a large varicose vein on the side of my leg get better with weight loss? Would it disappear or get smaller?
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When should one get a venous reflux exam?
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And when is it unnecessary? I already know I have varicose veins, so what are the benefits of having a venous reflux exam?
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Does a venous Doppler exam also check for arterial dieseases?
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I know there is vein disease and arterial diseases that can cause leg pain. When someone has a duplex ultrasound done are the arteries and veins both checked for issues?
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Do I need vein treatment for venous reflux at age 24?
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I am 24 years old, and I have spider veins and visible blue veins behind knees on both legs. Ultrasound showed 0.4 sec reflux in GSV right leg. Some doctors told me this is normal, but is it normal? And, if not...
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Are venous reflux exams required before varicose vein treatment?
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Do I need to have a venous reflux exam before endovenous ablation procedures? I have very obvious varicose veins on one leg, and already know i want to have them treated with ELA.
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What can a Venous Reflux Exam tell me?
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How does this treatment measure my veins effectiveness?
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Can very mild reflux cause lots of pain in the legs?
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I've had two separate venous ultrasounds done at two different clinics. Neither showed much reflux, yet symptoms still persist. Can very mild reflux cause lots of pain in legs or is this typically only seen in ...
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I have no varicose veins, but should I get a Venous Reflux Exam?
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Ever since my last pregnancy (1 year ago) I have had aching and heaviness in my lower legs, but no visible varicose veins at all. Should I get a venous reflux exam to find out what's going on, or is the discomf...
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Will a Venous Reflux Exam tell me if I have venous insufficiency?
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I can see that I have varicose veins. Are all varicose vein sufferers diagnosed with venous insufficiency? How are these two conditions related?
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Are there any contraindications to having the VNUS Closure procedure done when diagnosed with both superficial and deep venous reflux?
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I had an ultrasound of veins in my legs and apparently have both superficial and deep venous reflux. Since I have deep reflux as well, is the VNUS Closure procedure still adviseable? What if the deep vein does ...
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When are venous reflux exams helpful?
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I have a few varicose veins on my legs, which I'd like to have removed. My doctor suggested I might have a venous reflux exam, as well. I already know I have varicose veins, so why would I need an exam? Also, h...
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Is the correcting reflux veins an urgent procedure??
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My vein mapping test showed reflux and weak veins. The test was done because of pain in leg and varicose veins. I had a DVT in that leg 2 yrs ago. Is the procedure to correct this urgent? Can it be delayed o...
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