Question 1

treatment for itching from vaginal varicose veins?

Accepted Answer

Confirm diagnosis: Vulvar varicosities are quite rare typically occurring in  the 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy. When the do occur they usually resolve 6-8 weeks post partum. If you are experiencing them outside of pregnancy then an evaluation is warranted to confirm the diagnosis.

Question 2

can vaginal varicose veins itch?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Vaginal varices  can itch but often are also associated with labial varices which also can cause irritation and itching.  Do not forget, however, that vaginal itching is more commonly associated with vaginal infections or fungal skin infections, sometimes with urinary tract infections.  I would recommend you see your doctor before assuming that the cause of itching is from the varices.

Question 3

can varicose veins cause really itching legs?

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Yes they can.: One of the more common symptoms of venous insufficiency and varicose veins is itching legs.  Some also describe a heaviness of the legs and even restless legs at night.

Question 4

what can cause itching, extremely painful, and varicose veins?

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Lots of things: You have to be evaluated in person by your doctor for an accurate diagnosis.

Question 5

what are some of the non-drug treatments for varicose veins?

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The non drug treatments for Varicose veins include::   Ablation, Laser treatment of leg veins, Sclerotherapy.

Question 6

which is least invasive of rf procedures for the patient, re: venefit targeted endovenous therapy vs. vnus closure system for varicose veins?

Accepted Answer

Same treatment: The venefit and vnus treatments are the same treatment and both are minimally invasive procedures that can be done in the office setting in about 30 minutes.

Question 7

varicose veins: is the venefit targeted endovenous therapy procedure taking the place of vnus closure system or are they two different companies?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the same.: The Venefit and vnus closure procedure are the same.  The name was changed when a company purchased vnus technologies several years ago.  This treatment continues to be the gold standard treatment for varicose veins and venous insufficiency.

Question 8

what does a vaginal varicose vein look like ? one that you can see at the opening of the vagjna

Accepted Answer

Purplish: Since the varicosity is filled with venous blood, it usually has a purplish color and unless it's clotted, it is painless and nontender. The shape may be circular,curly or like a tiny tube or bubble and usually doesn't change in size.

Question 9

what are vericose veins and its treatment?

Accepted Answer

VV and treatment: Varicose veins are usually due to heredity and are large bulging veins that occur because broken vein valves cause venous hypertension and enlargement. Treatment can be endovenous thermal ablation (laser or rf), ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy (vein injections with chemical), or surgery. You would need to see a vein specialist to be properly evaluated and treated.

Question 10

what is a good way to cure varicose veins?

Accepted Answer

Several things: Compression stocking may relief some of the symptoms but will not get rid of the varicosities, so options of sclerotherapy, surgical removal / phlebectomies are options depending on size / location and extend of varicose veins.

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