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General Surgery
Phlebology
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19 Answers
55 Agrees
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Orenanswered
General Surgery 43 years experience
Mild discomfort: Pain is typically mild and is relieved by over the counter non-narcotic analgesics. Ibuprofen or Naproxen sodium are typically used.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Orenanswered
General Surgery 43 years experience
What kind..: Did they tell you if it was deep or superficial venous insufficiency? You should see a vein specialist for appropriate recommendations for treatment.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Orenanswered
General Surgery 43 years experience
Yes: You should seek out a vein specialist or vascular surgeon for further evaluation.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Orenanswered
General Surgery 43 years experience
Thermal energy: The best way to get rid of varicose veins is to first treat the diseased vein causing the varicosities with thermal energy- either laser or radio freq... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Orenanswered
General Surgery 43 years experience
Yes: Yes, prior cold exposure with near frostbite can cause cold sensitivity and vasospasm later on. Please see your physician to discuss.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Orenanswered
General Surgery 43 years experience
No evidence: I don't believe there is any evidence that weight loss leads to more prominent spider veins. If concerned , you should see a vein specialist.
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A 42-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Orenanswered
General Surgery 43 years experience
Check with your Dr.: Check with your doctor. Individual physicians sometimes vary regarding this. In general, outpatient treatment of dvt(deep vein thrombosis) consists of... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. John Orenanswered
General Surgery 43 years experience
Caution: Pre existing varicose veins does place you at somewhat increased risk for thrombophlebitis during pregnancy. You should consult a phlebologist (vein s... Read More
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A 59-year-old male asked:
Scelotherapy for upper leg spider veins: what are the typical cons in this approach for the patient?
Dr. John Orenanswered
General Surgery 43 years experience
Few cons: Sclerotherapy is typically used alone provided you don't have underlying superficial venous insufficiency. That is determined by an ultrasound. Cons a... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Orenanswered
General Surgery 43 years experience
Yes: Several diagnostic imaging tests can be done to exclude deep vein thrombosis to include ultrasound, venogram(dye study), ct scan or mri(mrv). Ultrasou... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Orenanswered
General Surgery 43 years experience
Those are helpful: Those are helpful, but definitive answer would come from excision and pathology review.
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A 54-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Orenanswered
General Surgery 43 years experience
Compression: Compression after sclerotherapy is recommended for 48-72 hrs.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Orenanswered
General Surgery 43 years experience
Yes: Spontaneous rupture of a vessel in the leg is not normal. You should seek consultation with your primary care physician and consider a referral to a v... Read More
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A 55-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Orenanswered
General Surgery 43 years experience
Could be: Varicose veins typically cause aching, throbbing pain when standing. Legs can feel heavy and 'tired'. You may notice swelling at the end of the day. I... Read More
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A 45-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Orenanswered
General Surgery 43 years experience
No nonsurgical cure: There are no exercises to cure a hernia. You should consult your physician.
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A 54-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Orenanswered
General Surgery 43 years experience
As soon as comfortab: As soon as you feel comfortable, typically 2-3 weeks.However, you should verify with your surgeon.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Orenanswered
General Surgery 43 years experience
No: In general, exercise is good for people with vein problems, however it will not improve appearance of spider veins. If concerned, you should see a vei... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Orenanswered
General Surgery 43 years experience
Sclerotherapy: One should have a complete evaluation by a vascular surgeon or phlebologist . Sclerotherapy(an injection of sclerosent) into the spider veins should m... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Orenanswered
General Surgery 43 years experience
Ignore: If you have visible swelling at end of day, up to 75% of the time this is due to venous disease.
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Jul 13, 2013
Dr Oren gives thoughtful answers.
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Oren is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Oren is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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No phlebologist on PPO ins. plan. Oh well. will go with Harvard derm.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
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Thanks for your quick reply!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Indiana University School of Medicine
Graduated 1980MD
Residency
Southern Illinois University Affiliated Hospitals
Awards
Burn Unit Resident of Year-Southern Illinois Univ. and Affiliated Hospitals 1983
Top Doctor, First Place, South Bend Region, IN - Summer
2013
Most Influential, Third Place, South Bend Region, IN - Summer
2013
Affiliations
Fellow American College of Surgeons
Fellow American College of Phlebology
Member-Indiana State Medical Assn.
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