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What are the factors causing venous insufficiency?
The diagnosis of venous insufficiency causing blood clots in her hands is highly unusual and I suspect not correct. If she truly has been having clots in her veins and that includes READ MORE
The diagnosis of venous insufficiency causing blood clots in her hands is highly unusual and I suspect not correct. If she truly has been having clots in her veins and that includes that of her hands, then she needs to be evaluated for a hypercoagulability. This is a blood clotting abnormality test. It is just blood work. In regards to venous insufficiency of the legs, the most common causes problems with the valves in the veins that are not functioning properly. An ultrasound of these valves done in an accredited vascular lab with the patient in an upright position is the test of choice to make this diagnosis.
Does vascular surgery have an effect on blood pressure?
It is unlikely that your operation caused her high blood pressure. However, I would need to know more precisely what operation you had. Any high blood pressure needs to be treated READ MORE
It is unlikely that your operation caused her high blood pressure. However, I would need to know more precisely what operation you had. Any high blood pressure needs to be treated if it persists.
My mother has been diagnosed with atherosclerosis. What does treatment involve?
The diagnosis of atherosclerosis does not necessarily require treatment. However, anybody with this should be on an anti-platelet agent such as baby aspirin every day unless otherwise READ MORE
The diagnosis of atherosclerosis does not necessarily require treatment. However, anybody with this should be on an anti-platelet agent such as baby aspirin every day unless otherwise contraindicated. Generally speaking, the treatment for atherosclerosis is actually dependent upon what symptoms it is causing.
Varicose veins wounds
The first line for treatment of her problem is to begin wearing good medical grade knee-high support stockings. Being that you are 30, I make the assumption that she did not have READ MORE
The first line for treatment of her problem is to begin wearing good medical grade knee-high support stockings. Being that you are 30, I make the assumption that she did not have any hardening of the arteries. If that is the case, then a compression level of 30-40 mmHg would be required. However, he should see a vascular surgeon who treats this problem and have a proper ultrasound to evaluate your valves in your veins.
What is claudication?
If you truly have claudication, pain on usage of the muscle group for a finite period of time, then there are usually 2 causes that of inadequate blood flow or problems with the READ MORE
If you truly have claudication, pain on usage of the muscle group for a finite period of time, then there are usually 2 causes that of inadequate blood flow or problems with the nerves that help of these muscles function. Claudication is a symptom. Most common cause of this is Harding the arteries which is a disease. Generally speaking, this means that you have PAD and should be seen by a vascular surgeon. I emphasized a vascular surgeon not a cardiologist.
Is an aortic aneurysm fixable?
He should consider himself lucky that the diagnosis of an aortic aneurysm has been made. Most of the time, this diagnosis is made after it has ruptured and the patient dies. Almost READ MORE
He should consider himself lucky that the diagnosis of an aortic aneurysm has been made. Most of the time, this diagnosis is made after it has ruptured and the patient dies. Almost all aortic aneurysms are fixable and in this current state, they oftentimes can be done without a major open operation. This decision has been made by a competent vascular surgeon. Most abdominal aortic aneurysms, with a few exceptions, once they reached 5.5 cm in size for a male or 5 cm for a female should undergo repair. This is why you need to see a vascular surgeon and have this discussed in detail and followed by him. If her aneurysm is under this size and again assuming there are no certain exceptions, regular repeat imaging is required until they reach that size.
Why does my leg swell if I have varicose veins?
Your legs swell because the valves which are causing your varicose veins are allowing the blood to pool in the leg. This allows the water component of blood to leak out into the READ MORE
Your legs swell because the valves which are causing your varicose veins are allowing the blood to pool in the leg. This allows the water component of blood to leak out into the tissues and that is what is causing the legs to swell. These need to be properly evaluated by a special type of ultrasound to determine where the problem is as that will dictate both care and what your insurance will and will not pay for. At a minimum, you need to be in proper support stockings and at the proper amount of compression. A vascular surgeon will guide you through this.
Compression knee highs
Rarely do people need to wear the pantyhose style of compression hose. Almost always only the the knee-high stockings are required.
I am 7 months pregnant and suffering from varicose veins. Will this condition persist even after my delivery?
Many times the varicosities will improve after delivery. If you are not currently wearing them, you need to start wearing pregnancy top compression stockings on a daily basis READ MORE
Many times the varicosities will improve after delivery. If you are not currently wearing them, you need to start wearing pregnancy top compression stockings on a daily basis with 30-40 compression. Having varicosities increases her risk for blood clots. This will help reduce that risk. After you deliver, you should then have an ultrasound checking for valvular issues, which are a prime cause for varicosities. If you have them with this pregnancy, subsequent pregnancies usually will make things worse.
What could have triggered varicose veins during my pregnancy?
When the uterus enlarges, it compresses the veins in the belly causing an engorgement of blood in the legs. However, this is still a fairly uncommon problem in pregnancy and it READ MORE
When the uterus enlarges, it compresses the veins in the belly causing an engorgement of blood in the legs. However, this is still a fairly uncommon problem in pregnancy and it would indicate that you probably have a problem with what is known as venous insufficiency. If you are not currently doing so, you need to start wearing pregnancy top pantyhose with about 30-40 mmHg compression. They need to be worn daily, but not in bed at night. After your delivery, you should be evaluated by venous ultrasound, by a vascular surgeon, for valvular disease in the veins. Subsequent pregnancies will make your veins worse.
My father has been detected with peripheral artery disease. Please advise.
The problem with hardening of the arteries of his heart is also occurring in his legs. After your father continues to smoke, this problem will only get worse. If he hasn't, he READ MORE
The problem with hardening of the arteries of his heart is also occurring in his legs. After your father continues to smoke, this problem will only get worse. If he hasn't, he must stop smoking. Depending upon his symptoms that his hardening of the arteries are causing his leg will dictate treatment. Not all blocked arteries and leg need to be treated. He should be evaluated by a vascular surgeon, not a cardiologist, for this problem.
Do varicose veins come back after treatment?
That depend upon what the problem is. Generally speaking, people need to wear, even after the treatment that you're describing, support stockings for life. It is very common READ MORE
That depend upon what the problem is. Generally speaking, people need to wear, even after the treatment that you're describing, support stockings for life. It is very common for people to have recurrent varicose veins. The vein that you're being treated probably will not come back but others frequently will form.
What are the symptoms of a blood clot?
Although one cannot tell based on your information, the chances of you having a deep vein thrombosis from the symptoms she describes are pretty low. The most common symptom of READ MORE
Although one cannot tell based on your information, the chances of you having a deep vein thrombosis from the symptoms she describes are pretty low. The most common symptom of a deep vein thrombosis is swelling in just one leg.
I have severe pain in my calf without any injury. What could be the reason?
There are multiple reasons for your symptoms. The first thing a doctor should do is see if your pulses are palpable in your feet. This will help direct evaluation.
What causes sudden varicose veins?
The most common cause for varicose veins is that the valves within the veins no longer function. This can be evaluated by special type of venous ultrasound done by a vascular READ MORE
The most common cause for varicose veins is that the valves within the veins no longer function. This can be evaluated by special type of venous ultrasound done by a vascular surgeon. When done you need to be in an upright position.
What is a venogram?
Most children who need to have some form of invasive procedure generally require general anesthesia. I am assuming that this test is going to be performed and a dedicated Children's READ MORE
Most children who need to have some form of invasive procedure generally require general anesthesia. I am assuming that this test is going to be performed and a dedicated Children's Hospital. If not it needs to be. Venograms usually have very little pain associated with some but it can be quite terrifying for a young child hence the need for the anesthesia.
What is the treatment for varicose veins?
There are multiple treatments for varicose veins. The treatment is predicated upon the findings of a very special type of ultrasound of the veins looking to see if the valves READ MORE
There are multiple treatments for varicose veins. The treatment is predicated upon the findings of a very special type of ultrasound of the veins looking to see if the valves and the veins are not functioning and the location of them. This needs to be done by a vascular surgeon and a dedicated vascular lab with you in an upright position. Your problem is very common. It is oftentimes improperly cared for.
Can bypass surgery work for someone with diabetes and BP?
Diabetics are at increased risk for complications from any type of bypass surgery. However in most circumstances it is not prohibitive. However, she needs to be properly evaluated READ MORE
Diabetics are at increased risk for complications from any type of bypass surgery. However in most circumstances it is not prohibitive. However, she needs to be properly evaluated for any further recommendation.
I was diagnosed with Peripheral Artery Disease last week.Please advise.
Unless you have a genetic predisposition and/or were an extremely heavy smoker, the diagnosis of PAD in your age is really unusual. I would make certain that you saw a vascular READ MORE
Unless you have a genetic predisposition and/or were an extremely heavy smoker, the diagnosis of PAD in your age is really unusual. I would make certain that you saw a vascular surgeon and had proper vascular testing by him before I would have anything done.
Do spider veins get worse?
In essence a spider vein is a varicose vein. The only difference is that these veins started off at a nearly microscopic level before they enlarged.
