Treatment of Veins and CVI
Q&A: Can Normal Veins Be Treated?
Question: Can normal veins be treated? So I have normal very long green bluish color veins in my wrist. I know there normal but I hate how they look. Can I treat it with sclerotherapy? I also have 2 long green veins in my chest. Help! Also I’m 15, can I go through sclerotherapy?
Read MoreQ&A: My leg is swollen with compression stockings, is this normal?
Question: I have deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in my right calf, it has only been 3 weeks since I found out. My leg still swells after 3 weeks even when I wear my compression stocking 20 -30. Is this normal. Should I be take it off and elevate my leg or leave it on?
Read MoreQ&A: I have to fly in 2 days, should I wear flight socks?
Question: I hurt my foot yesterday halfway towards the toes. I have to fly in 2 days. Should I wear flight socks? My foot is slightly swollen. I've been resting with the foot up. I can walk on it. It hurts a little bit. The flight is 7 hours long.
Read MoreLeg Vein Surgery vs. In-Office Leg Vein Procedures
Varicose vein surgery not what it used to be If you have heard—or experienced–stories about standard vein removal surgery that happened prior to the turn of this century, it is understandable if you are concerned about seeking help from a qualified vein specialist for your painful varicose veins. There was a time when leg vein…
Read MoreQ & A – PAIN RETURNED AFTER EVLT…WHAT MIGHT BE WRONG?
Question: I had EVLT by another vein doctor and it resolved most of my pain. Four weeks after I had foam sclerotherapy, my pain returned. Actually, it has worsened. One month post, I wear 30-40 mm stockings daily, but still I hurt SO much. I see my doctor in a month, any thoughts about what…
Read MoreQ & A – SHOULD I HAVE PAIN AND SWELLING AFTER VENASEAL?
Question: I live in Tucson, Arizona and had VenaSeal done by a doctor here. Should I have pain and swelling after my VenaSeal procedure was carried out? It was purported to be painless compared to radiofrequency ablation (RFA).
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