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Help docs! i'm trying to find out what causes varicose veins and how do you get rid of them?

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Dr. Jarrod Kaufman answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Varicose veins: Many causes include heredity, obesity, multiple pregnancies, job req prolonged standing, trauma, previous clots, etc. Treatment is either compressive stockings or minimally invasive procedures and includes phlebectomy, sclerotherapy, evla, rfa. Meet with a surgeon experienced in treatment of this problem to discuss options after having an ultrasound.

Answered 12/30/2016

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Vascular Specicalist: Vv are both genetic and caused by increased venous pressure over years. Vascular surgeons are specifically trained to treat the vv and underlying causes.

Answered 2/28/2015

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