Question 1

what does varicose vein pain feel like in the legs?

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Varicose Veins: Varicose veins have several common symptoms. Some of them are leg pain, leg swelling, leg heaviness, leg cramping, leg restlessness and itching. Be sure to see a vascular surgeon to have your varicose veins evaluated.

Question 2

do varicose veins feel like bugs crawling?

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Bugs Crawling: Varicose veins can be painful and can include swelling, leg heaviness and leg fatigue.  Patients often complain of odd sensations including leg cramps and a crawling sensation.  Be sure to visit a vascular surgeon to have your varicose veins fully evaluated.  You'll want to get a venous duplex.

Question 3

i would like to know if anyone has had good experiences with those varicose vein procedures?

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Good results likely: I would recommend seeing a vein specialist/phlebologist who can speak with you, examine your legs, likely perform an ultrasound of the veins of your legs, and develop a treatment plan to treat your varicose veins. When performed by an experienced physician, laser or radiofrequency ablation procedures, phlebectomy, and sclerotherapy are well-tolerated and safe with good results achievable.

Question 4

what will my leg look like after varicose vein removal?

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Small incisions: The veins are removed through a small incisions less than half an inch long. Depending on whether it the varicose veins themselves are removed, or the saphenous vein is removed, the incisions can be in one or two places, or several. After you heal, the scars will be much less noticeable than the veins were.

Question 5

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

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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 6

i noticed what looks like varicose veins on either side of my tailbone. no injury, never been there before. i'm a 31 yr old female. cause for concern?

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Veins: Varicose veins represent faulty valves and pooling of blood. If they are persisting I would recommend an exam by your physician to be certain that you are not a high risk for blood clots.

Question 7

are varicose veins dangerous?

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Can be: If you have longstanding, untreated varicose veins and complications that we call chronic venous insufficiency, you can develop a venous leg ulcer from that.  Although not usually even potentially dangerous, unless they become infected (which is rare), they can be very difficult to deal with.  Phlebitis is more common in varicose veins and it is possible to get a deep vein thrombus from that.

Question 8

how to cure unsightly varicose veins?

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Options: Depending on the size of the varicose veins, you could try butchers broom or horse chestnut supplements, or may need to see a vascular surgeon for treatment.  There are some laser treatments, but not sure you'd be a candidate without evaluation. Best bet is to see vascular surgeon.

Question 9

how do you treat large varicose veins?

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Surgery: Stripping or removing the vein.

Question 10

what can i do to treat varicose veins?

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See phlebologist: Trained vein doctors (phlebologist) can treat vv in an office setting, as one day procedure.  Seek help by going to www.Phlebology.Org, and put in your zip code to find phlebologist in your area.  Evaluation starts with ultrasound of the leg veins, and modern day treatment includes endovenous ablation, microphlebectomy, sclerotherapy.  Results are great, and you will be happy.

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