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Varicose veins and leg pain
Hello Doctors my mother in law has varicose nerves on her legs and very strong legs pain on her knees specially what should I do?
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Do X ray both knees to exclude arthritis of knees.
If so consult orthopedist.
Also consult general surgeon to assess the pain. Is it due to varicose veins/ arthritis .
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It needs work up.
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Vascular surgeon is right person for varicose vein
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General surgeon or vascular surgeon consult - since it requires examination to grade the severity.
Based on this they’ll let you know the treatment
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Compression stockings till then
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Once consult With General Surgeon for Varicose Vein
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Use Stoking
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For Knee Pain Do X-ray
Avoid Squating Position and Crossed leg Sitting
Use Knee Cap
Any kind of painkiller
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Dr. Amrutha Nagisetty
Orthopedic Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Nellore
Ask her to wear stockings
Keep legs elevated while sleeping
Consult vascular surgeon for further treatment
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