Question 1

what is the definition or description of: varicose veins on legs?

Accepted Answer

Bulging Veins.: Varicose veins are bulging grape-like appearing veins which are most commonly seen on the legs.  These are due to leaking(refluxing) valves usually in the saphenous system.  Some causes include hereditary, pregnancy, trauma and aging.  The gold standard of treatment is to have a venous reflux ultrasound to both diagnose and form a treatment plan.  You should see a vein specialist.

Question 2

will i still be able to workout my legs if i have varicose veins?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but I think: You ought to wear elastic stockings, both for pressure and for protection of skin.  It might be hot, especially in summer, but i think its benefits outweigh the discomfort.  The valves in the varicose veins are incompetent or destroyed, so it the blood in the veins cannot return from your legs to the body.  Stockings will help the blood to go back to the heart.

Question 3

i am experiencing  varicose veins. but the top of my leg is inflamed and tender

Accepted Answer

See doctor: The leg needs to be evaluated now. You can have serious medical problems so get checked now and be safe

Question 4

varicose veins getting worst.having black spots on my leg already spreading.is this serious?

Accepted Answer

Varicose veins: Varicose veins are due to underlying venous insufficiency or reflux, which will never improve or go away on its own, and can only get worse. So down the road it could become serious, if not already. You should be seen by an experienced vein specialist, who can determine the cause of your problem, and the best way to treat it. The good news is that almost all vein treatments are minimally invasive.

Question 5

i have varicose veins in right leg im going to have radio frequency done are there any risk while having it done or after?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are risks to this procedure but make certain that you go over these risks with your doctor. The risks are minimal and procedure is very safe in experience hands.

Question 6

i have varicose veins on my right leg. i'm doing a charity event in july, walking 100km in under 30 hours, will this cause any problems?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can: If you are physically trained to walk 30 km you can , wear elastic stockings , even better custom made stockings to the thigh level 30 mm hg  pressure.

Question 7

varicose veins, 2 weeks ago had the stripping done to his leg, it swells up once in a while and it hurts to wear the stocking that was given to him.

Accepted Answer

Could be normal: Occasional swelling after vein stripping is not uncommon and generally goes away with time.  Unfortunately, stockings can sometimes be a problem with comfort.   I would recommend that, at the very least, you put in a call to the doctor who did the surgery and let him or her know that you have some concerns.

Question 8

is there any medicine available for painless varicose veins in the leg? any yoga ?

Accepted Answer

Stockings: Wear compression stockings.  Ted hose are available in many colors and you can buy them over the counter.  They look like leggings.  This keeps the veins rom getting larger, or more o them showing up.  Also, get out and exercise!  yoga is great, so is walking or swimming.

Question 9

i have varicose veins, only a few and i'm only 20. some tend to bulge  some when standing but when i relax my leg there is no bulging. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but seek help: Varicose veins can cause lots of problems and  lead to swelling, restless legs, skin discoloration or worse over time.  Three times as many people have vein problems as have pad.  At your age you may be in for some of these troubles down the road.  Support stockings are a start.  See your doctor.  If they feel this is a bigger problem, most vascular surgeons can help.

Question 10

how can you prevent varicose veins in legs?

Accepted Answer

No:can slow progress: No we can't prevent but we can slow down. Environment increases our inherited disorder as well as hormones and pregnancy, prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, heat, heavy weight lifting, age, sedimentary job, etc. Wear prescription strength  graduated compression stockings and get your veins repaired by a vein specialist: www.Phlebology.Org.

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I am experiencing varicose veins. but the top of my leg is inflamed and tender

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Varicose veins getting worst.having black spots on my leg already spreading.is this serious?

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I have varicose veins in right leg im going to have radio frequency done are there any risk while having it done or after?

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I have varicose veins on my right leg. i'm doing a charity event in july, walking 100km in under 30 hours, will this cause any problems?

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Varicose veins, 2 weeks ago had the stripping done to his leg, it swells up once in a while and it hurts to wear the stocking that was given to him.

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Is there any medicine available for painless varicose veins in the leg? any yoga ?

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I have varicose veins, only a few and i'm only 20. some tend to bulge some when standing but when i relax my leg there is no bulging. is this normal?

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