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Please help really scared about varicose veins. how do i fix this?

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Many options here: Depending on size, location, and severity. Injections and external laser treatments can be used for certain types. Internal lasers for others. Surgery is also option.

Answered 3/29/2013

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Dr. Ted King answered

Don't be scared: See a vein specialist/phlebologist. A venous ultrasound of your leg veins should be done to find the cause of your varicose veins and make a treatment recommendation. A treatment option that helps symptoms but doesn't make the veins go away is compression stockings. Other more definitive options include laser or radiofrequency ablation, ambulatory phlebectomy, and/or sclerotherapy-no major surgery.

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Dr. Joel Gotvald answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

Varicose Veins RX: There are many possible treatment options for your veins, most of which are minimally invasive & can be done in a doctors office. First step is to seen a vein specialist for their opinion. Typically a vein ultrasound is done to determine the cause. You may be offered possible treatment, including compression stockings, laser evlt therapy, radiofrequency ablation, sclerotherpy, or phlebectomy.

Answered 9/11/2013

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Varicose veins: Go for evaluation to determine source and speak with the physician as to treatment options Procedure usually performed with some light sedation

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