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Mum broke her leg a year ago and now she edematous leg due to incompetent valves and superficial varicose veins is there a treatment ?
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C & E: Compression & Elevation: compression stockings during day and elevating feet above heart several times a day will help.
Answered 3/21/2017
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Veins: If the superficial veins are incompetent then a thermal ablation procedure is recommended
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