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My girfriend has really cold foot after having varicose vein removed. what do i do?

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

Vascular problem: She may not be getting enough blood flow to her foot. Call your vascular surgeon and if you can not get in touch with them, go to the er.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Was the surgery: Recently? If so, she should inform the surgeon and seek his opinoin.

Answered 3/29/2013

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Dr. James White answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Surgery

Depends: Physician evaluation is needed for review. "varicsoe vein removal" can be completed by many different approaches: laser, radiofrequency, microphlebectomy or micro stripping as well as major surgical suture ties and stripping. She should follow up immediately with the surgeon who completed the vein removal for evaluation and management options.

Answered 3/28/2015

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Dr. Ted King answered

Related?: It is possible that something occurred during the varicose vein procedure that caused her feet to be cold afterwards but, quite honestly, it is unlkely. This is especially true if she has no other symptoms. If there is no pain, swelling or discoloration, there is a good chance that her cold feet are a pure coincidence. For peace of mind, it is probably worth checking it out though.

Answered 3/30/2013

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