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How To Treat Varicose Veins In Leg?

hello, i am 26 years old and am a healthy female, about 165lbs and 6feet 2inches, i have had varicose veins for years and was wondering if it is serious and should go to the dr if on my right knee my vein goes over it and is hot and inflamed, also there is a hard lump the size of a pea in there, as well it is painfull some days to walk. Also my same leg has gone numb about a week ago from the top of my knee to my thigh, thank you for your time...
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I am doctor Fahim.
I welcome you to HCM and will help you with your Query . . .

Varicose veins have six stages, and your stage appears to be Stage Four, now also there is inflammation. It needs treatment otherwise it can result in ulcer formation, which is a complication of varicose vein.

For Varicose vein treatment you need to see a General Surgeon or most suitably a VASCULAR SURGEON. Treatment options include Ultrasound guided Foam Sclerotherapy, Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation, Endovenous Laser Ablation. These above mentioned techniques require special equipment and are performed by only Vascular Surgeon, so these are quite expensive.
Another treatment option which is LIGATION AND STRIPPING of the varicose vein. Its relative simple and cost effective option. This is performed by almost every GENERAL SURGEON.

I hope I answered your Question well. Please rate my answer if you like it and feel free to ask any further Questions.

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How To Treat Varicose Veins In Leg?

I am doctor Fahim. I welcome you to HCM and will help you with your Query . . . Varicose veins have six stages, and your stage appears to be Stage Four, now also there is inflammation. It needs treatment otherwise it can result in ulcer formation, which is a complication of varicose vein. For Varicose vein treatment you need to see a General Surgeon or most suitably a VASCULAR SURGEON. Treatment options include Ultrasound guided Foam Sclerotherapy, Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation, Endovenous Laser Ablation. These above mentioned techniques require special equipment and are performed by only Vascular Surgeon, so these are quite expensive. Another treatment option which is LIGATION AND STRIPPING of the varicose vein. Its relative simple and cost effective option. This is performed by almost every GENERAL SURGEON. I hope I answered your Question well. Please rate my answer if you like it and feel free to ask any further Questions. Regards