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Varicose Veins And Deep Vein Thrombosis
Vein stripping; Sclerotherapy of veins; Endovenous ablation therapy
Expectations after surgery
Most patients who undergo varicose vein surgery have good results. Some patients, however, have inflammation and skin discoloration that last for several months following surgery.
Talk to your physician about these risks and your chances for good results.
Convalescence
After endovenous ablation therapy and sclerotherapy the patient can almost immediately resume most...
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From Our Experts
Varicose Veins, Thrombophlebitis, Blood Clots, and Pulmonary Emboli:...
Varicose veins are large, often winding dilated veins that often stick out from under the skin and occur mostly in the legs. They occur... Read more »
Spider Veins
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From Our Sources
Varicose vein condition may mask clot disorder
Scientists found that one-quarter of the patients in a recent study who had superficial vein thrombosis--or varicose veins that have become swollen... Read more »
Thromboembolism (Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism)
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
When To Call A Professional Call your doctor or go to a hospital emergency room immediately if you develop shortness of breath or sharp chest... Read more »
New drug for deep vein thrombosis may ease treatment
There may soon be a new treatment for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) that does not involve daily injections or continuous monitoring. A new study... Read more »
Phlegmasia cerulea dolens
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Phlegmasia cerulea dolens is an uncommon, severe form of deep venous thrombosis (blood clots in the vein), usually in the upper leg.Alternative... Read more »
Varicose Veins
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Varicose veins are abnormally and irregularly swollen veins (the blood vessels that return blood to the heart from the body tissues).The most common... Read more »
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