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Do I have varicose veins?

I'm 45 years old and have noticed that some of the veins on my legs have become darker than they used to be. Do I have varicose veins?
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What exercises can I do to get rid of varicose veins?

I'm 41 years old, and I have varicose veins on my calves. I don't want to have medical treatment for it because they're not causing me to have severe discomfort. Are there any...
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What is the best way to remove facial spider veins?

I'm 32, and I noticed that I'm developing spider veins around my nose. Is there any way to get rid of spider veins on your face?
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Is laser varicose vein removal dangerous?

I'm 55 years old, and I have varicose veins. I want to get rid of them with laser varicose vein removal, but I'm not sure how safe this procedure is. Is this a dangerous procedure?...
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How long does it take to recover from vascular surgery?

I have deep vein thrombosis on the inside of my leg, and I'm going to get an open thrombectomy next week. How long would the recovery from this surgery be?
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What causes spider veins on the legs?

I'm 37, and I noticed that I have spider veins on the inside of my legs. What usually causes them?
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Do compression socks help varicose veins?

I have varicose veins on both of my legs, and I heard compression socks might be able to help. How well do they work?
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Are nerve injuries common with vein stripping?

I'm 42, and I have issues with varicose veins and I'm trying to see the options for getting them removed. I'm considering vein stripping, however, I also saw something about nerve...
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How long does it take to get results from venous doppler?

I think I have a blood clot in my leg, mainly because that area on my leg is swollen. I'm going to the doctor soon, but after researching how this is diagnosed, I found out that...
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What are some treatments for varicose veins?

After noticing the appearance of my veins, my doctor told me that I have varicose veins. Because they weren't causing me any issues, I decided to just deal with them. But now...
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Are varicose veins the same thing as spider veins?

The veins in my legs look dark and enlarged. Does that mean that I have varicose veins or spider veins? What are the treatment options?
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Can varicose veins affect ability to become pregnant?

I'm 30 years old and I have varicose veins around my groin from my previous pregnancy. My doctor said that they would go away, but they didn't at all. A year later now, I'm thinking...
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Can spider veins go away on their own?

After my pregnancy, I noticed that I had spider veins on the bottom of legs. Will these spider veins go away on its own? What are the treatment options?
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Do varicose veins go away on their own?

After my pregnancy, I noticed that I have varicose veins. Do these go away on their own, or should I consider laser treatment?
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Is laser treatment for varicose veins safe?

I have varicose veins on my calves and I would really like to get rid of them. I'm debating on getting laser treatment for them because I heard it works well--but I'm just not...
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What's done for spider veins on the face?

I noticed my spider veins around my cheeks, and I would really like to get rid of them. What treatments are typically used to removed them if they're on the face?
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Anesthesia during my laser surgery for spider veins?

I'm getting treatment for my spider veins on my calves, but I'm just curious about the anesthesia during my procedure. First, will there be anesthesia being used? And second,...
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What are the symptoms of deep vein thrombosis?

Other than appearance, are there any other symptoms of deep vein thrombosis? Would there be any pain?
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Is vascular radiology a better treatment for deep vein thrombosis?

I have an issue with deep vein thrombosis and I want to do something that is minimally invasive. Should I look into vascular/interventional radiology as an option?
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Is there a natural treatment for varicose veins?

I have been suffering from varicose veins for years. Are there any natural treatments for varicose veins?
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