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Treatment of varicose vein by physiotherapy?

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Dr. Thomas Fiala answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Not a standard: Treatment for varicose veins. There's no reason for this to have any permanent effect, although, in the short term, massage may reduce swelling in the legs.

Answered 9/16/2013

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Dr. John Landi answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Vein Specialist: Varicose veins are bulging grape-like appearing veins which are most commonly seen on the legs. These are due to leaking(refluxing) valves usually in the saphenous system. Physiotherapy will not solve the problem of varicose veins. The gold standard of treatment is to have a venous reflux ultrasound to both diagnose and form a treatment plan. You should see a vein specialist.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Nope. : Doesn't work. Compression stockings, walking and leg elevation for conservative treatment. Endovenous ablation or sclerotherapy for actual treatment. See a phlebologist or vein specialist.

Answered 4/3/2016

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Dr. Jarrod Kaufman answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Not that I know of: There are many causes for this that include family history, multiple pregnancies, obesity and trauma. There are many safe and effective medical and surgical treatments for this condition. Best to meet with a surgeon that specializes in this area to discuss compression therapy, rfa, evla, MOCA and other like treatments

Answered 5/14/2017

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Not really.: Physiotherapy may be able to reduce some of the adverse effects of varicose veins, such as discomfort or swelling or skin changes, but the varicose veins will continue to negatively affect your circulation until they are eliminated. If varicose veins are bothering you enough to have physiotherapy, you should consult a vein specialist about definitive treatment.

Answered 8/17/2015

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