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How to massage the varicous viens?

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Dr. Ted King answered

Not too vigorously: If you have a hot, red, tender, swollen vein that would be suggestive that you have a superficial venous thrombosis, massaging it could be dangerous. Gentle upward pressure (not too vigorous) going from your foot to your hips, while you are lying down or have your feet slightly elevated, is likely to be most helpful. If your varicose veins hurt that much, it is time to see a vein specialist.

Answered 1/14/2014

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Dr. Douglas Joyce answered

Specializes in Phlebology

See vein Dr: See a Dr. that specializes in venous disease. You will be with ultrasound and appropriate treatment recommended

Answered 3/25/2015

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Dr. John Landi answered

Specializes in Phlebology

No massage.: Varicose veins are not treated by massage. The gold standard of treatment for varicose veins is a venous ultrasound to look for malfunctioning valves and closure of the valves if refluxing. See a vein specialist.

Answered 3/25/2015

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Dr. Joel Gotvald answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

Not effective: Massage is not an effective way to treat varicose veins. It will not have any affect on the veins themselves & they tend to worsen the longer that you have them. I would recommend that you seek expert opinion on treatment options by a board-certified vascular surgeon who is an expert in varicose veins, as at your age you should consider having them treated with an intervention.

Answered 6/28/2015

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