Question 1

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 2

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 3

i'm 38wks and i have really big vericose veins in my vagina that are practically protruding into a 3rd lip, will these affect my delivery?

Accepted Answer

Shouldn't: Those large veins in the labia can look very alarming - but as soon as the baby is born, all the pressure is relieved and they will decompress right away. There can be a risk of bleeding during a vaginal delivery - but it is usually managed easily.

Talk to your obgyn about your concerns and good luck!

Question 4

had vein ablation 11/2016. inside leg vein showing on area treated. is it normal to have varicose veins in same area and more on same leg? suggestion?

Accepted Answer

Vein: Suggest you go for evaluation with venous Doppler sonogram to determine progress of the vein ablation

Question 5

what does it mean to have varicose veins in your uterus/uterus area and how do they develop? i had quite a few in my ultrasound last week.

Accepted Answer

Pelvic congestion?: Pelvic congestion syndrome (pcs) is characterized by symptoms of pelvic pressure, sometimes pain with intercourse, upper inner thigh and buttock pressure and varicose veins of the vulva or vagina.  Many women can have vulva/vaginal varicose veins and uterine/ovarian veins without symptoms meaning that they have varicose veins without pcs.These veins form from refluxing valves in the pelvic  veins.

Question 6

pain around back upper thigh area sometimes goes towards the inside of my leg. no redness seen or swelling. i have varicose veins. could this be dvt?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: A DVT usually is in the medial portiion of the thigh. The upper back part of the thigh usually is more muscular and may hurt from muscular injury. Are you a runner or athlete  of some sort? See your doctor tomorrow to be sure but this would be a very unusual place to occur. if the pain is not continuous toward the inner aspect of the leg.

Question 7

i have had a painful mass in my right ankle for the past few months. i saw a gp last year, and he sent me for a sonar, the results were vascular structures in area? varicose veins or av malformation. i have no idea what this means?

Accepted Answer

Previous injury: I would need more info did you previously injure yourself? It could be do to a hematoma secondary to trauma. If not then if it does not reduce in size soon then you should see a Podiatrist and maybe have a biopsy or a MRI

Question 8

got varicose veins in 1 leg. area just under knee on back throbbing. got bruises near but it hurts above it. better (still there) when walking. dvt?

Accepted Answer

best to get it : Checked in the unlikely event that you have a dvt.  But since DVT can lead to serious complications and are treatable, please call you doctor monday.

Question 9

what causes most people's varicose veins?

Accepted Answer

Newton's thick skin: An apple hit newton on the head. If newton had sat under apple trees too often, he would need thick  skin! and he had better have strong veins too! lucky people inherit genes for strong veins, but 15% of people don't. Gravity pressurizes vein walls and the weaker veins can't take the stress- they give out and dilate!  one can't change genetics, but fight back with lifestyle and compression socks!

Question 10

what is varicose veins a risk factor for?

Accepted Answer

Varicose veins can lead to::   Blood clot in lung, Superficial thrombophlebitis, Embolus, Phlebitis, Deep venous thrombosis.

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Can vaginal varicose veins itch?

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

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I'm 38wks and i have really big vericose veins in my vagina that are practically protruding into a 3rd lip, will these affect my delivery?

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Had vein ablation 11/2016. inside leg vein showing on area treated. is it normal to have varicose veins in same area and more on same leg? suggestion?

A member asked:

What does it mean to have varicose veins in your uterus/uterus area and how do they develop? i had quite a few in my ultrasound last week.

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Pain around back upper thigh area sometimes goes towards the inside of my leg. no redness seen or swelling. i have varicose veins. could this be dvt?

A member asked:

I have had a painful mass in my right ankle for the past few months. i saw a gp last year, and he sent me for a sonar, the results were vascular structures in area? varicose veins or av malformation. i have no idea what this means?

A member asked:

Got varicose veins in 1 leg. area just under knee on back throbbing. got bruises near but it hurts above it. better (still there) when walking. dvt?

A member asked:

What causes most people's varicose veins?

A member asked:

What is varicose veins a risk factor for?

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