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I have leg varicose veins.. what shall i do to get rid of them..?

13 doctors weighed in across 6 answers

Vascular surgeon or: Get injected with saline by a vascular surgeon or you can try a plastic surgeon.

Answered 8/22/2012

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See Phlebologist: Visit www.Phlebology.Org and seek help of a phlebologist in your area. Ultrasound evaluation of the leg veins are performed, and a plan of treatment outlined according to the findings: endovenous ablation using radio frequency or laser, phlebotomy of vv, and sclerotherapy as needed. You may try compression hose 20-30 mm hg for now to obtain relief, but this does not cure the problem.

Answered 3/30/2013

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Dr. James White answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Surgery

Ultrasound Review: Varicose veins of the lower extremities can have various sources. The varicose veins are a result of pooling of blood with increased venous blood pressure. The best way to close the varicose veins can be determined on physical exam and a focus venous ultrasound examination by a physician skill in treating venous disease. Check out the american venous forum or american college of phlebology.

Answered 2/25/2017

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Dr. Ted King answered

A number of options: The first step is to see a vein specialist as drs. Isobe and white have said. You need an ultrasound evaluation of your veins. Once that is done you will be able to discuss treatment with the doctor. Options include endovenous laser or radiofrequency ablation, ambulatory phlebectomy, and sclerotherapy. Compression stockings might also be recommended if you don't have many symptoms yet.

Answered 2/22/2014

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Dr. Joel Gotvald answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

Leg Varicose Veins: See a vein specialist (vascular surgeon). You truly need to be adequately evaluated by a vein expert to give you the correct answer. The first step is usually a venous reflux ultrasound of your leg veins (to create a MAP of your veins & identify the underlying cause). After this is done, the physian can offer a treatment plan which often involves thermal ablation (evlt or venefit) or phlebectomy.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. John Landi answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Close leaking valves: Varicose veins are a result of malfunctioning valves usually in the saphenous system. The first step in treatment would be to obtain a venous reflux ultrasound to make the diagnosis and help plan treatment which could be laser or radiofreqency closure of the valves usually with microphlebectomies and possible sclerotherapy or ultrasound directed sclerotherapy. You should see a vein specialist.

Answered 11/3/2016

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