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Suggest Treatment For Varicose Veins
Hi, I am 55 years old, and have very bad varicose veins, I wear thigh high ted hose, I have deep pain in my lower calves, and some times when I am on my feet for even a short period of time, my feet and ankles turn purple. I have been having sudden jolts of pain recently in my hips and throughout my legs. I have a doctors appointment tomarrow, Is this normal with wearing the hose or should I ask my doctor?
Fri, 3 Jan 2020
Hi,
You should not be worried. These are probably varicose veins which are enlargement of legs veins due to weakened vessel wall and insufficiency of vein valves.
It is usually caused by long-standing, obesity and genetic factors. Such veins break easily and hematomas may occur even after minor trauma.
It should be treated as usual with ice compresses, resting, bandages with pressure, and elastic stockings.
In severe cases, it can be treated with surgery which is also a permanent solution then.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon
You should not be worried. These are probably varicose veins which are enlargement of legs veins due to weakened vessel wall and insufficiency of vein valves.
It is usually caused by long-standing, obesity and genetic factors. Such veins break easily and hematomas may occur even after minor trauma.
It should be treated as usual with ice compresses, resting, bandages with pressure, and elastic stockings.
In severe cases, it can be treated with surgery which is also a permanent solution then.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon
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