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I was just diagnosed with leaky vein disease at 36. does this mean i am at an increased risk to have a stroke? also the doctor said it seems worse in one leg then the other but the heaviness and achy feeling is equally bad in both legs is that normal?

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Dr. Amrit Singh answered

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No: No higher chance of clots. May get vein stripping to avoid discomfort

Answered 7/31/2015

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A member asked:

I was just diagnosed with leaky vein disease at 36. does this mean i am at an increased risk to have a stroke? also the doctor said it seems worse in one leg then the other but the heaviness and achy feeling is equally bad in both legs is that normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrit Singh answered

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