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A member asked:
Can we diagnose varicose veins through blood work ? can esr and d dimer results be helpful in diagnosis of varicose veins ?
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By physical exam: Varicose things are condition of abnormal vein size which is observed in the skin. There is no blood work to diagnose a varicose vein
Answered 10/6/2016
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Varicose veins: The best test to diagnose varicose veins is thru venous Doppler sonogram There are no accurate blood tests the D-diner may aid in the diagnosis of dvt
Answered 4/16/2017
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No blood tests: A diagnosis of varicose veins cannot be make by any blood test. Varicose veins are diagnosed by physical exam and then reflux which is the cause of the varicose veins is diagnosed by an ultrasound.
Answered 4/28/2019
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