Question 1

could laser surgery on varicose veins cause numbness in the feet ?

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Ask your surgeon: Surgeons are the best people to ask about post surgery complications. I have not heard of this happening. The most common cause of feet numbness is likely diabetes. There can also be a nutritional deficiency. See your doctor to get it straightened out.

Question 2

what do you normally feel after the varicose veins laser surgery?

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No pain: Usually pain free.

Question 3

varicose veins laser surgery mistakes made last time. what clinic should i visit?

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Ask your MD: If you need any procedure best way to choose is ref by your family physician , by you family member or fried who had it done before, not by looking at a big sign in the street.

Question 4

what will you  feel after the varicose veins laser surgery?

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Surprisingly little: Laser surgery for varicose veins causes surprsingly little pain afterwards.  You will have some bruising that might be a little tender.  You might feel a mild tight, pulling, or stretching feeling over the treated vein for several days.  Walking makes this feel better.  Taking Ibuprofen or tylenol (acetaminophen) is usually all anyone ever needs for discomfort and, oftentimes, people don't even take anything.

Question 5

how should you expect to feel after the varicose veins laser surgery?

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Limited Downtime: Most have very little downtime associated with evlt laser therapy or with vnus radiofrequency closure of enlarged varicose veins. Most patients may return to normal activites  1 day after the procedures. We require patients to wear thigh length compression stockings 24/7 for 2 weeks.  The stockings can be removed to shower.  Most patients take Aleve (naproxen) or Motrin for minor pain. Few require narcotics.

Question 6

what can be done if a person has already had radiology and laser surgery done for vercose veins but the problem is still there in the foot?

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Sclerotherapy: You might be a candidate for sclerotherapy.  It's a procedure where the physician injects a salt based solution directly into the veins.  This will cause the vessel to scar and disappear from view.

Question 7

how do my venous thrombosis and varicose veins affect eligibility for a calf augmentation surgery? how is calf augmentation surgery different in a person with venous thrombosis and varicose veins on his feet? i am a 41-year-old woman. i take aspirin and p

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Based : Based on your history i would not rec. Calf implant surgery.  The increased pressure from calf implant could increase chances of dev. A dvt, if you develop DVT this could go to your lung (called a pe) and you could die.

Question 8

feet feels numb/cold each time i'm sitting/standing. goes away when i walk. headache when i stand up. axilla pain. varicose veins or neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

Exam: Get a vascular check and physical examination. Your symtoms are too varied to answer online. Get in the hands of an internal medicine expert.

Question 9

could my possible foot injury have aggravated the varicose veins and caused phlebitis?

Accepted Answer

Its possible: If the foot injury is on the same side as the phlebitis, it is possible. In the area of treatment, you still need an anticoagulant (aspirin, Heparin shots, coumadin) for the phlebitis and compression. Usually phlebitis resolves with treatment in 3 to 6 months. Sometimes an ultrasound helps.

Question 10

my hands are numb when i wake up every morning this has only been since december my feet get pins and needles a d then numb during a parkrun, which never happened before and my varicose vein throbs after that, i also cant sit or lie down for long?

Accepted Answer

Pins and needles: Your hand symptoms may be caused by carpal tunnel syndrome which is a pinching of nerves going to fingers by thickened ligaments in the wrist. This is seen in.people who perform repetitive hand activities at work,etc. A hand surgeon can evaluate and advise you. Frequent pins and needles can be from deficiencies of calcium and magnesium. Get tested or try supplements.

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How do my venous thrombosis and varicose veins affect eligibility for a calf augmentation surgery? how is calf augmentation surgery different in a person with venous thrombosis and varicose veins on his feet? i am a 41-year-old woman. i take aspirin and p

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Feet feels numb/cold each time i'm sitting/standing. goes away when i walk. headache when i stand up. axilla pain. varicose veins or neuropathy?

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Could my possible foot injury have aggravated the varicose veins and caused phlebitis?

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My hands are numb when i wake up every morning this has only been since december my feet get pins and needles a d then numb during a parkrun, which never happened before and my varicose vein throbs after that, i also cant sit or lie down for long?

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