Question 1

do varicose veins only surface during menopause?

Accepted Answer

No: They occur before menopause and occur in younger women and get worse with extended standing.

Question 2

varicose veins on l leg with vein valve in groin not functioning. ran into something now bruise on thigh with throbbing pain down whole leg. worry?

Accepted Answer

Not to worry.: The malfunctioning valve probably has no relationship to the bruise and throbbing in your leg. The bruise is secondary to injuring the area and having some localized bleeding.  This would also explain the throbbing.  Heat to the area and tylenol (acetaminophen) should help.  Malfunctioning (refluxing) valves can lead to venous insufficiency.  You should see a vein specialist.

Question 3

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 4

varicose vein & saphenous vein valve grossly incompent. foot tingly/leg heavy  now 6hr later top of thigh throbbing. in bed last 4hrs. worry?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You chronic venous insufficiency by history. You are at increased risk for pulmonary embolism. You should be evaluated for DVT. This can be done non-invasively with an venous ultrasound. Because of you symptoms, I would see a physician as soon as you can.

Question 5

why do my varicose veins throb during my menstrual cycle?

Accepted Answer

Hormones play a role: Female hormones such as estrogen fluctuate in our menstral cycle and affect the "stretchiness" of our veins.  This in turn causes the veins to enlarge which makes them throb.  Some women will report similar symptoms on hormone therapy and during pregnancy, when our estrogen levels tend to fluctuate.  If you have significant symptoms, consider wearing compression stockings and see a vein specialist.

Question 6

my big toe hurts at night. its so severe that i cant sleep. feels like the vein connected to the big toe & veins on top of foot hurt too. i dont have varicose veins. im not overweight. dont get these pains during daytime naps. not on feet in day?

Accepted Answer

: Gout??, Inflammatory arthritis (Rheumatoid, SLE)??, arterial insufficiency??,

If present for 3-4 days, see if it passes by itself. If present for 3-4 weeks, see a Podiatrist

Question 7

saw the urologist finally. during exam he said i had a double varicocele which is causing the testicular atrophy. it could also be causing the low libido and ed. would surgical correction of the varicose veins in the testicle reverse the atrophy ?

Accepted Answer

: Bilateral varicoceles and testicular atrophy leading to low libido at your age is very rare. You need an ultrasound  and serum testosterone. Also suggest get a second opinion.

Question 8

why do my varicose veins throb when im on my period?

Accepted Answer

Congestion: Pelvic congestion can cause some increased swelling of your varicose veins, making them throb.  Elevating your legs, antiinflammatories, support stockings, and potentially surgery are all options to decrese discomfort.

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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Why do varicose veins throb during menopause

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Do varicose veins only surface during menopause?

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Varicose veins on l leg with vein valve in groin not functioning. ran into something now bruise on thigh with throbbing pain down whole leg. worry?

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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?

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Varicose vein & saphenous vein valve grossly incompent. foot tingly/leg heavy now 6hr later top of thigh throbbing. in bed last 4hrs. worry?

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Why do my varicose veins throb during my menstrual cycle?

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My big toe hurts at night. its so severe that i cant sleep. feels like the vein connected to the big toe & veins on top of foot hurt too. i dont have varicose veins. im not overweight. dont get these pains during daytime naps. not on feet in day?

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Saw the urologist finally. during exam he said i had a double varicocele which is causing the testicular atrophy. it could also be causing the low libido and ed. would surgical correction of the varicose veins in the testicle reverse the atrophy ?

A member asked:

Why do my varicose veins throb when im on my period?

A member asked:

What causes most people's varicose veins?

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What is varicose veins a risk factor for?

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