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I used to get leg swelling when I travel a lot in sitting position. This is happening since my 20s. I am 37 now. I noticed some bulgy varicose veins in my leg behind the knee and calf area. It's present only in one leg. Many bulgy (around 10-12) bumps in the leg. Other leg has some spider veins. I have also gained so much weight in the last few ye

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VV do not ignore Need to show to a surgeon ...  Read More

I have a problem of varicose veins in left leg below knee since year.I am using stocking in left leg.what is solution of my problem.

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Intermittent pneumatic pressure, stimulation under pressure and bergers exercise can solve this problem to learn more visit or logon www.physiotherapistdelhi.in ...  Read More

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My mother is suffering in varicose veins in his both leg . Now we are in out of city to reach doctor . Can you suggest some medicine for her to apply .

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Kindly consult doctor and get examined with a Doppler ultrasound. ...  Read More

HI DOCTOR, My brother having leg vein varicose for last 2years.we need to cure this issue and having some leg pains.

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Please contact us for permanent treatment ...  Read More

Varicose veins in left leg behind knee during 37 weeks pregnancy.pain and swelling. What is treatment

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Please Wear tourniquet only We will start medicines after delivery ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed with varicose vein I have done colour dropler test doctor has advice to walk and were full length stockings. But I feel heavyness tiredness and mild pain in my leg is it due to varicose vein or any other nerve problem. Please suggest what to do. Report and photo attached.

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Sir, I am suffering from Varicose Vein for the past few years. It is very painful. Both my legs have swollen especially around the ankles. I have difficulty in walking or even standing the first thing in the morning. Please guide me. 49yrs. Female.

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hello madam get venous doppler test done of both the lower limbs consult a vascullar surgeon and decide bye ...  Read More

I am 38 year old .i have varicose veins problem in my left leg from one year I have no pain uptillnow. Dr advised me to strip my vein by a surgery. I want to know can I need a surgery and what problems I face if I don't go for surgery or my surgery is done.

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. Venous stripping is a type of treatment for varicose veins. After surgery the there will not be a problem of varicose veins. Consult a general surgeo ...  Read More

Hello Team, Due to varicose veins on my mother's left leg is causing redness inflammation swelling and pain for the last 1 week. Please suggest some treatment for the same. Attaching the photo as well for reference

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Hello Need to get her checked clinically. Any history of fever? ...  Read More

I have developed varicose veins in my leg and in the morning I have stiffness in my foot but it becomes normal afterwards, and while walking, I feel some burning sensation on the side of my ankle in my right foot

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Hi there I understand your concern and anxiety...there is no medical treatment of this condition which occurs due to weakness of valves in the veins of lower legs...Underlying factors may be due to pr ...  Read More

Crepe bandage be used for varicose veins ..use of compression stockings daily is tough ..diosmin tablet can be used for how much duration

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Compression stockings are mandatory, but it should not be loose , it should create adequate compression and made as per measurement of your lower limb. At night u can take it off , use pillow below yo ...  Read More

My spouse has external hemorrhoid and varicose vein in her left leg for the past 5years. She has bowel movements everyday. Can it be cured completely.

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Impression: Bilateral mild chronic venous insufficiency with early varicose vein in both leg (right >left). Can I do brisk walking?

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There is no restriction for walking when varicose veins are diagnosed , what you have to avoid is prolonged standing at one place .Try to keep two pillows under your legs when sleeping , and use compr ...  Read More

Which grade of compression stockings should be applied for such varicose veins and what are the medicines to be taken

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Avoid prolonged standing ,cough ,constipation Get USG venous DOPPLER b/l lower limbs ,n see for SFJ incompetence or other early changes of vericosities . They changes in pic are early, reticular v ...  Read More

Hi I can see veins in my left leg but it doesn't seems like vericos vein But it pains when i touch especially the vein near my foot it pains very badly while pressing Do i need to consult a doctor to avoid further complications?

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Yes , you definitely should see a vascular surgeon / general surgeon to confirm whether these are early varicose veins or superficial phlebitis. Get- Doppler ultrasound of leg veins ...  Read More

My mother has got varicose veins for a long time...she doesn't want to undergo any surgery..can you suggest tablets that will ease her pain

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Grade 2 stockings Tablet Daflon (50) 0-0-1 ...  Read More

Dear Doctor, My father is having varicose vein in one leg and due to that from past 2-3 days swelling is there and it's pain badly and redness is observed. While walking also it pain very badly. Please find attached photo and request you to kindly suggest any ointment or medicine for faster cure.

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Please talk to surgeon about this condition. Start painkiller and antibiotics. ...  Read More

Have pain in right leg for my wife. A small ulcer is formed. Doppler test was done. May I get views on this.

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What the report please ...  Read More

I have pain in right leg calf muscle after I walk and play volleyball.. I do all the walk and play in evening and this pain persists to the next morning. Next morning the pain is mild and adjustable. I have pain in both heels too. There is a visible blue colour veins on my right leg calf muscle. They seems twisted. I searched on Google. It might be

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Based on your symptoms and the pictures you shared, it doesn’t appear to be anything serious or alarming right now. The visible blue vein on your right calf seems like a normal superficial vein rather ...  Read More

Good evening, Doctor. My father is 61 years old and has a post-lunch blood sugar level of 218 mg/dL. He has been experiencing chronic ankle pain for the past few years, but today morning he developed sudden severe knee joint pain. We consulted a doctor who advised an X-ray of the leg and a venous Doppler scan to rule out varicose veins. He follows

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Consult vascular surgeon ...  Read More

Good evening, Doctor. My father is 61 years old and has a post-lunch blood sugar level of 218 mg/dL. He has been experiencing chronic ankle pain for the past few years, but today morning he developed sudden severe knee joint pain. We consulted a doctor who advised an X-ray of the leg and a venous Doppler scan to rule out varicose veins. He follows

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Dear sir, My father, Age 72 years is ILD patient, condition is stable with ILD medications. I recently found there are Varicose veins on his feet. Please see attached image. Is this normal or may cause any clot formation/DVT? Thank you for your suggestions. Regards

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Your father definitely has very close veins in both legs. If you are concerned regarding DVT, kindly get a Venus Doppler of both his legs done to clarify the doubt. ...  Read More

Image attached Is this normal veins showing on back of my leg or is it some kind of varicose spider or reticular veins ?

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It's normal just leave it If u have dragging pain in legs then connect need more details ...  Read More

2 months back i wa diagnosed with Varicose Vein on left calf , in initial stage . Dr. Only suggested to wear class 1 stocking and loose weight. I am 76 kg , height 4'8". Q-1 Should i go for cupping therapy to treat varicose ? Q-2 Exercise what i should do and avoid ? Q-3 Easy diet to follow to loose weight there are multiple ways to on it int

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This is will take tym to reduce the pain try cold and hot compress Loose weight by focusing on your blood vitals status And plan accupressure therapy to reduce the pain For diet chart connect with ...  Read More

I have a problem of Varicose veins from last 1 year. I am facing issues with walking as my feet hurts a lot and I cannot walk for long and I feel tired very soon. What is the solution? Is surgery must for this or any medication can import the symptoms? Please advise!

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Perticular exercises helps Contact us. ...  Read More

I had varicose veins stripping 10 years ago, now I see two varicose veins in left leg and skin colour is also changed to dark, due to skin itching I have a wound on my leg it's been two months it's not going. I am taking ayurvedic medicine for varicose veins, however the wound is not healing

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Consult me on practo please ...  Read More

Varicose vein in arm cause pain and discomfort Nerve conduction study also a normal, currently on pentanerv nt 100, what should be done i am attaching reports

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According to your query and sign and know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above . Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it ...  Read More

What exercise should I do for my varicose vein in arm, it causes pain and discomfort, although i am consuming medicines but I don't know what to exercise, please guide me , I am attaching the reports.

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According to the NCV report you have a neurological condition called demyelinating neuropathy. Please specify what symptoms do you see at present, is there any weakness, difficulty in daily activities ...  Read More

Im developing varicose veins ,few years back undergone surgery again re appeared now. Is laser treatment better nowadays which doctor is best

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Yes, laser is better ...  Read More

I have varicose vein in arm,and some problem found in nerve conduction study, varicose vein causes pain and also cause headaches. What to do, I am attaching reports.

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U have to exercise fir varicose vein do stretching if arms ...  Read More

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