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Starting to get a blue raised vein on my calve, family history of varicose veins, i'm so scared it'll get worse what can i do?

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Veins: Family history is suggestive of varicose veins. Keep trim and toned, control blood pressure. Consider consulting a vein therapy specialist for maintenance.

Dr Hammerstead and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/12/2015

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Varicose vein: recommend evaluation to determine if there i venous reflux and if so treatment would be recommended best test is venous doppler sonogram ,and best treatment is a thermal ablation

Answered 3/19/2017

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