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I am a 33 year old male and i have developed varagus vains in my left leg. i get pins and needles in my legs when on the toilet. im sporty n confused ?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Get screened: Your "jock" can't beat your "genes." even athletes get varicose veins, and they are more driven by your genetics & personal construction than anything. Should get a screening exam by a vascular doc, as if bad, and only going to worsen, may be better tolerated to get addressed while younger / healthier. The pin/needle is from how you sit on toilet, which pinches nerve underside of leg, not bad.

Answered 2/10/2013

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Dr. Ted King answered

Two problems?: I agree with dr. Alves. It is worth getting an evaluation of the varicose veins in your left leg. It could be possible that the pins and needles are vein related, but it is unlikely. Regardless, seeing a vein specialist (phlebologist) and getting an ultrasound evaluation of your veins will tell you what can be done about your veins and what your best course of action is.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Phillip Hertzman answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Consiult Phlebology: Your legs should be evaluated by a vein specialist and possibly by a neurologist. There may be 2 separate processes effecting your legs.

Answered 12/27/2016

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