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I think i am having early stage of varicose vein. is there anything that i can do to make it stop before it gets worse?

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Stockings: Medical grade compression stockings (properly fitted and measured) can provide decent relief of vv symptoms. Try them for 90 days and then see a vascular surgeon.

Answered 10/23/2017

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Support Stockings : Support stockings are a temporary measure but what you really need is a venous duplex ultrasound exam to look for reflux(leaking valves of the saphenous system). If the valves malfunction then you would be a candidate for laser closure which is the current state of the art treatment for varicose veins.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Ted King answered

Treatment: As dr. Kagan said, properly fitting graduated compression stockings will very likely reduce, or even eliminate, your symptoms, if you have any. If you have "early stage varicose veins, " though, i doubt if symptoms are what bother you the most. Stockings will not keep your veins from getting bigger. So if you want to prevent vein enlargement, see a vein specialist for an evaluation and treatment.

Answered 10/24/2017

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Compression hose.: Give compression hose a try. Some times a simple solution is all it takes. Avoid sitting or standing for long periods of time and elevate your legs when at rest. Beginning a relationship with a vascular surgeon would probably be wise, at this point, this way you can be ahead of the game.

Answered 10/24/2017

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Compression: Try wearing compression hose. They can be purchased at most medical supply stores/walgreens/cvs, etc there is no way to 'prevent' varicose veins but wearing some form of compression should help.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Early varicose veins: Support stockings help prevent the formation of varicose veins. Valves that fail is certain veins can lead to varicose veins. That failure of valves can be measured or looked for with an ultrasound-type test. If it is found it can easily be treated preventing the formation of more varicose veins.

Answered 3/26/2013

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