Varicose veins are re emerging 8 years after having them done and they ache?

Not old but new ones: Think of varicose veins like dental work- you have to get them redone - although some will tell you the solution can be permanent - often they need to be done again.

Recurrance: Varicose veins are caused by injuries to the valves in the leg veins. It may be associated with similar injuries to the valves in the deep system. Treatment of the superficial veins (varicose) should be followed by compression stocking therapy to prevent recurrence. Not doing this is a significant reason why the varicosities come back months to years later.

Insufficiency duplex: A venous insufficiency ultrasound will give information about your recurrant varicose veins. This result will allow your vein provider to make recommendations.

Need to be evaluated: New veins are appearing a ultrasound will be necessary to determine the source of this problem in order to identify how this s hould be treated.

Progression of v v: As dr. Simpson said, vein disease is chronic. Treatment never guarantees that you will never get another bad vein as long as you live. As drs. Chideckel and berg said, it is time to see someone about your veins and have an evaluation that includes a venous ultrasound.

Recurrent VV: Varicose veins can recur after treatment. The most common cause of recurrent varicose veins is malfunctioning (refluxing) of a feeding valve to the varicose veins. This could be due to several reasons. If you have recurrent varicose veins then you should see a vein specialist for a full venous evaluation including a venous duplex examination.