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Nah, it’s just fair skin/thin skin. No biggie, I’m really pale my veins show in places also.

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You sound like me 50 years ago! My Mother had the absolutely worst varicose veins that you have ever seen or heard about! She blamed her bad veins on working as a cashier when women wore stockings with garters. I was always worried about getting her varicose veins.

Every job I have ever had required me to be on my feet constantly. I never got varicose veins. I think it might be heredity and I got my Dad’s good veins.

To be on the safe side, wear the trouser socks instead of knee-high socks. Also, when you have the chance, sit with your feet up.

But in reality, I think you will get varicose veins if it is in your genes. I hope you dodge the bullet like I did!

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Yes the bruises are from ruptured vessels in your legs. Support stockings might help to prevent this, along with well designed supportive shoes. But standing (not moving around) for that many hours a day is still hard on your blood vessels, especially since you already have varicose veins.

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You may be right that he’s checking for MS. However, it sounds to me like the doctor is going to look at the whole picture. Possibly looking at all the medications and problems that you have and the way that they interact.

As we collect problems with age and the medicines that go with them its easy to forget to consider existing issues. Maybe your doctor is really trying to see that he is doing the best that he can overall for you.

MS is generally diagnosed much earlier in life so I would have thought might not be what the doctor is looking for. Be patient and appreciate that you have a doctor who doesn’t seem to be racing you out of the door.

Maybe he will also consider what practical help you might benefit from in addition to medicines. Think positive, it is likely to improve your situation not make it worse.

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No. The veins that go over your ankle bones very often stick out… And on a lot of people. Varicose veins are a lot different… They’re twisty and painful.

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My brother had that problem and he just past with cancer……

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Congratulations. You will soon develop super powers. Remember, though, that with these powers comes great responsibilty.

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It could be a problem with your viens causing a different pignemtaion or vice versa. You may have hurt that area and that is you body’s way of restoring it

i recomend to go see a doctor A.S.A.P.

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Swelling, no matter how minor, is still abnormal. You could have a clot in your leg or something to that effect. It’s best that you talk to your doctor about it. And the “boil” in your armpit? Is it soft and mushy or is it hard like a frozen pea? If it’s hard then I would suggest getting to the doctor a little faster it could be Breast Cancer becasue you have breast tissue under your arms. I hope this helps.

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Cut back on salty food, and drink more water.

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Maybe he is feeling guilty about starting a sexual relationship when he was ill.he needs to talk these things out. Be open with your feelings,and about every thing concerning the problem he is having.

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Message: received!

The bottom line is that if you want this lump excised for pathology, even if it’s only 5 mm (tiny), it should come out just for your peace of mind. I’d do it without blinking, as would probably every surgeon I can think of. There is no reason to leave you feeling anxious.

The fact that you’re this far out from the original surgery and it was called “high grade” at the time, is a great surgical result. It really starts to look like there was none left behind.

I’m not one that’s fond of the word “cure” when it comes to cancer, but a few more years and you really won’t have any other ways to describe it.

In removing a mass from your thigh that’s as small as you describe, there may actually be a little challenge to it. Oddly enough, my experience is that once the overlying skin is opened, the sense of a discrete mass which can be felt becomes much less distinct. At times, I’ll actually use the help of the radiologists who will place a needle into the mass by ultrasound, in order to insure that I get the thing in the specimen that goes to the lab. This is called a needle localized biopsy.

The general rule with making incisions in order to obtain biopsy for possible sarcoma is to plan ahead. If the biopsy result is positive, usually one has to go back to excise more tissue and make sure that all of it is gone. This has to include the previous biopsy incision, just in case tumor cells were wiped off on the walls of the incision when it was opened. The entire incision needs to be removed with an oval of skin around it. All of the tissue that was disturbed by the previoius biopsy has to go. The original site, along with a margin of healthy tissue needs to be removed.

For this reason, it’s my practice to place a couple of metal clips into the tissue around where I biopsy for suspected sarcoma. That way, the radiologist can use xray to pin-point the location and place a needle into it.

A positive biopsy for sarcoma is quite rare, and I have to say that even in those cases where I felt CERTAIN, I’ve only been right ONCE. Everyone else has had benign biopsies. The only other times I’ve come across sarcomas that weren’t already diagnosed, it was a surprise… Much like yours, which sounds like it took some time to figure out.

Personally, I wouldn’t be too worried about a tiny lump in the thigh, even given the aggressive nature of your initial tumor. The probability that it relates to the previous tumor seems low to me.

I completely understand and support your drive to get a solid answer, though, and whether it’s a negative biopsy or a positive one necessitating re-exision, I think you should remain as alert to your own body as you are now, for at least a few more years.

I hope you’ll keep me informed as to what happens, because I have no doubt that the lump is soon to be gone.

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I’m having a c-section on the 9th of feb. I had a horrifying time with my first daughter, which ended in an emergency c-section. And now that i have to have another one make me really paranoid..again. I even thought of when my boyfriend and i leave for the hospital, and my daughter stays here with my grandma, what i’m going to say to her when i leave. Im worried about if something would happen to me too. Im just so scared that something might happen to me. When i had my first c-section, i was having breathing problems when they were operating on me, i felt like some one literally had their hand over my throat, choking me. But after talking to a dozen people and hearing their stories, I know that technology and medical procedures are more advanced, especially with people who have preexisting conditions. I do know that when your having a c-section, they give you some type of medication to prevent your blood from clotting, so i believe you’ll be fine. I know your worried, but i really think you’ll be fine. I actually talked to my midwife about people who die after and during a c-section, and she told me that when something like that happens, its something REALLY serious. Like you have to have a serious preexisting medical condition that would interfere with the surgery or the healing process. I dont think your being overly paranoid or too hormonal….because i’m stressing too if not more I believe you’ll be fine. I hope you have a speedy recovery and congratulations on your new addition!

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Funny! 100!

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Breast cancer does not cause blood clots in the legs, certain treatments for cancer can cause clots. He probably asked the questions as part of her routine medical history. When you are a woman they almost always ask about your last period, if you could be pregnant, sometimes how many pregnancies you have had, self breast exams, mammograms etc.If you are a man they ask about prostate exams and self testicular exams it is normal. IF her clots are in surface veins then they can not get to her lungs or heart. DVT’s or Deep vein thrombosis is when there is real reason for concern. Either way they can do vein stripping and get rid of the problem all together. My husband is 20 yrs older than me and a few years before we met he had vein stripping. I have been with him 15 yrs and he has gotten 2 small clots in that time, both did not require meds or treatment and b/c he had the viens stripped they could not get to his heart or lungs.

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You’ll be fine, you’ll pass!

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There’s a blog I love reading, and one of her posts was about this. She’s a natural skin care blogger, you might find it useful. Http://www.epicbeautyguide.com/2011/08/spider-veins-how-to-prevent-get-rid-of-them/
Hope it helps

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Varicose veins are a nuisance and unfortunately can cause problems for a variety of reasons. Varicose veins are caused by increased demand on your venous system (often by prolonged weight bearing or obesity). The valves within the veins of your legs are responsible for shunting venous blood back to your heart. When these valves break down from increased demand and pressure, torturous veins form and become incompetent. This increases venous pulling and therefore swelling in your legs. Because of this, pain can result (nerves and swelling don’t get along). Also, the skin integrity decreases and becomes thin, making you more vulnerable to open wounds and cuts. Lastly, your ability to heal will decrease because of the increased swelling and lack of appropriate blood supply to your outer skin layer. With all this being said, it’s not the end of the world! I’m just giving you the physiology behind everything. I would recommend seeing a physician, podiatrist or cardiologist about this issue. You can get laser treatment if you are very concerned, however I would recommend compression stockings. You can get measured at a physicians office for appropriate stockings that are prescription strength (or tightness) or you could just get over the counter stockings. Be careful though with these if you have any such things like right sided heart failuer or CHF. Hope this helps!

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I have the same problem. Let me know if ya find the answer

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At least, you’ve probably pulled a muscle when you pulled your legs in, but you probably didn’t know it. At worst, you may have (somehow) bruised the bone. I would recommend gong to see both a physiotherapist and a doctor who specialises in feet about your problem. Looking in a medical dictionary or searching it up on the internet might help as well. Best of luck with finding the solution to your problem.

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You need to see a Doctor…please do not take advice from here. With out knowing the contra indications of all the drugs you are on and your clotting status (I and R ) supplementing your drug intake could prove dangerous

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A deep vein Thrombosis is a clot that usualy lodges in the calf or behind the knee.

Common symptoms would be pain and swelling.

Unfortunatly it is possible to create clots that dont occlude the artery but instead dislodge before symptoms can occur casuing a pulmonary embolism. Chest pain and shortness of breath are then common symptoms.

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I haven’t but I thought I might be able to offer some information I got from my college course. To prevent DVT it is reccomended that you buy flight socks or do small exercises in your seat, just keep the blood flow in your legs running. I don’t know if you can walk up and down the aisle.

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Yes, in fact I did. Before my arm surgery. He drained it when he did the surgery. I got mine from a fall i took about a year before.

2 yrs later, i developed a clot in my leg, which led to PE. I am now on warfarin to keep me from clotting.

Asprin is the next best thing to warfarin that there is to help keep clotting down. I guess I never had the clots before because i took 2 asprin 2x a day for many years.

PLEASE have your doctors check you for PROTEIN S deficency. They found out I had this about a year after I got sick.

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He should be fine. Best is to stay hydrated plus get up and stretch every few hours.

Http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_class_syndrome

Suggestions for a long flight:

Join the frequent flier program for the airline, unless you already belong to a “partner” program. Joining is free and you can do it online.

Check www.seatguru.com for seat suggestions. I usually try to get a window seat on really long flights and gather some extra pillows & blankets to make a “bed” to lean against. Call the airline and request a seat as early as allowed. Also ask if the aircraft has power ports that you can use for i-Pod, etc.

Consider buying membership, a one-day pass or multi-day pass to the airline’s lounges (if offered). An example is Delta’s SkyClub: http://www.delta.com/traveling_checkin/airport_information/delta_sky_club/index.jsp Priority Pass also gives access to airline lounges all over the world: http://www.prioritypass.com/

Airlines try to provide good on-board entertainment on long flights, and seat-back video is now almost standard on long flights. Airlines also try to provide decent meals on long flights. Check with the airline to find out what will be available on your flight. For example:

http://www.delta.com/traveling_checkin/inflight_services/index.jsp

Consider getting a sleep mask (ex. Www.mindfold.com) and some earplugs, which may help you sleep (they work for me). Luggage stores and airport shops also sell sleep masks but they are not as good as the Mindfold type. Try to sleep – even if it isn’t very good sleep.

I-Pods and portable game devices are great on planes, but the batteries won’t last more than a few hours. Pack one or more books that you have started, or that are from an author you know. It’s really annoying to realize – too late – the book you brought for the flight isn’t a good read. Other options are crossword puzzles and similar. A laptop is practical IF the aircraft is equipped with power ports (which can also re-charge an i-Pod or game device).

Pack a complete change of clothes and basic toiletries in your carryon bag. Check the security requirements at: www.tsa.gov

Dress in comfortable clothes and shoes that are not too tight (or overly casual). Your feet will swell during a long flight and tight clothes can make it harder to sleep.

I try to shower just before leaving to go to the airport. It reduces the grungy feeling you get by the end of a long flight.

Tag all of your bags (inside and outside) with your name, e-mail address (but not your home address) and a complete phone number someone will answer. The free tags from the check-in counter are fine.

Make sure you have your passport or ID and other documents on you before leaving home.

Get to the airport 2 full hours before departure unless the airline recommends arriving earlier.

You can take something to help you sleep, but try it first. Many meds can leave you groggy long after you need to be awake. I just use aspirin.

Chewing gum can help with relieving the pressure in your ears.

Drink lots of water and juice: The air in the cabin is very dry and causes dehydration. Avoid too many drinks with caffeine (including colas) or alcohol as they can increase the dehydration.

Try to awaken about an hour before the flight crew serves the arrival meal/snack and use the bathroom to wash up. Also maybe change clothes. You will feel a lot better.

The time change can be a problem, and a long flight will produce a lot of “jet-lag”. At your destination, try very hard to eat meals at local times and stay awake until local bedtime. If you MUST take a nap, then sleep for no more than 3 hours. Falling asleep at 3:00pm may result in you waking up at Midnight – wide awake and unable to go back to sleep.

I hope you have a great trip!

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They could be inflamed, infected, or have blood clots in them.

If there’s puss there’s an infection. Blood infections are red and streaky though. You still need this checked. There is always a risk of infection getting into the blood stream and even more so in your case.

I don’t know what you mean by varicose veins because they are not usually small..Are you talking about simply broken capillaries ?

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I work for a varicose vein clinic and below is a really good site explaining your condition. Varicose veins at such an early age of 9 is pretty rare, but that doesn’t mean that it is an incorrect diagnosis.

Read the reference source below and I suggest that you see a specialists. Usually an Interventional Radiologist are mostly recommended being that blood flow and veins is what they specialize in. Having an ultrasound done for venous insufficiency can possibly detect your cause and laser vein ablation just might help your condition.

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Yes. They can be painful and they are not good for your health, especially if it’s causing pain. Varicose veins can get worse. It’s normal to have some really noticeable veins but if they get sore then they should be dealt with. Doctors can snip the varicose veins in the inner thys and that will stop from more growing. Its a risky procedure but its a common one and it helps so much. Veins can also be shrunken with needles. It costs approx 35$ per needle. It takes many needles because getting rid of 1 vein won’t make much of a difference. My mom has gone through this and I’m thinking of doing it my self.

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I really do not know, but you could try to look it up online. I wish I could have been of more help cuz it sounds kinda painful

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Pain is a strong motivation for seeing a doctor at any time.
Dvt is probably not the issue, but he could have a phlebitis which can be very painful and debilitating and treatable. Get him to a doctor.

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You can’t do anything about the ones you have now unless you get laser surgery but you can help prevent more. You can wear compression stockings, don’t stand in one spot for long periods of time or sit for long periods of time. Do flexing exercises to increase circulation, quit smoking if you smoke and if your female talk to your doc about birth control alternatives if your using them.

You should talk to your doc anyway as there may be an underlying problem causing your poor circulation. Don’t take this to lightly. If you got a blood clot it could be deadly or at the very least painful (I know both by experience as I have protein C deficiency and have had DVT and surface clots).
Good luck and good health.

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If you look in your telephone book you will probably find a specialist that can get rid of them. We have a vein clinic in our area and a Specialist that does other things along with spider veins. She also uses lasers but its probably according to where the spider veins are located.
Sometimes it is covered by insurance but sometimes not as many times it is considered cosmetic problem.

My sister had it done on her legs and they just used tiny needles and injected saline (salt) solution into each tiny spider vein and they then disappear. She said it didn’t hurt it was just a tiny sting. She didn’t have to wrap her legs or do anything and wasn’t told to walk (You only do those things for VARICOSE VEINS which are the deep veins that stick out or look like lumps on your legs when you have them)

I also have spider veins and I was told by someone that I should dip a cloth in warmed vinegar and put it on the veins for about 15 minutes as that would make them disappear after a few weeks. I have way to many spider veins all over my thighs and legs to try this so I haven’t bothered. I would try it if I just had a few patches.

I was also told to take Vitamin E by mouth and to rub Vitamin E on the area as that would thin the blood out in that area and cause them to disappear. I have thin blood already so can’t use Vitamin E, but if I didn’t I would try it.
(CAUTION- I would try rubbing a tiny amount of the Vitamin E on the inside of one of your wrist for 24 hours to make sure you aren’t allergic to it before rubbing it on your veins as a few people are allergic to Vitamin E. If you notice redness, swelling, itching or blisters on your wrist, then you are allergic and shouldn’t use it and should wash it off with soap and water, dry the area and apply an over the counter antibiotic cream)

I am much much older than you and I have so many spider veins that I haven’t worn a swin suit in years and I love the water and live near the beach, so when I have the money I do want to have my veins done.

Good luck and hope some of these ideas work for you.

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Talk to your doctor about them, but the only treatment i’m aware of is laser surgery and you probably wouldn’t be able to have that done until you are through with the pregnancy.

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The ted hose is to prevent them.but just get some support pantyhose for your legs-get a snugger size and it will support you. My wife started using them as ted hose is too confining..

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Foods and Herbs to Try

Doctors treat the majority of spider veins the same way they do varicose veins–with sclerotherapy. But spider veins are like gray hairs–you can pluck them out as they appear, but that won’t stop new ones from cropping up, says Dr. Green.

Alternative practitioners suggest a few strategies to help reduce the appearance of spider veins.

Put blueberries on your cereal. Eating foods like blueberries and raspberries provides bioflavonoids–natural compounds that help strengthen your blood vessels, says Dr. Pizzorno. “Bioflavonoids work with vitamin C and other nutrients in the body to help make capillaries less fragile.” The darker the color of the fruit, like blackberries and cherries, the morebioflavonoids they have.

Eat all your grapefruit. The white membranes of citrus fruit such as oranges and grapefruit are also a rich source of bioflavonoids, says Dr. Pizzorno.

Go for ginkgo. Taking the herb ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba), which comes from the leaf of the ginkgo tree, also helps to strengthen the tissues that make up your vein walls, says Dr. Pizzorno. “Ginkgo is also high in bioflavonoids.” Dr. Pizzorno recommends taking 40 milligrams of ginkgo three times a day for spider veins. These supplements are readily available in health food stores.

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Unless something happens to the other testicle you can rest assured that it will not affect your fertility because you have two baby makers. Also I doubt taht a varicose vein would cause infertility in the testicle it is on.

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I don’t ever look that closely at them to notice such a thing. But I think large, visible veins are quite common on the testicles.

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Even young people can have Varicose veins. Varicose veins in your testes will increase when you lie down and will be lesser in the morning than the evening. Varicose veins are not hard to treat but left sided varicose need a little further poking for reasons pertaining to the venous drainage of the left testicle. Hopefully it’s not that bad. Let the doc see you .

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I had a condition called Hydrocele, it caused the same aching in the testicles. Hydrocele is when there’s a tear in the inside tissue usually wear the testicles meet the pelvis and when it heals it seals up the passageway. Becuase our testicles need to be a balmy 97.9 degrees, we have fluid that flows to and fro to keep them cool. When you have a hydrocele it closes off this passage, therefore collecting fluid but not pumping it back out. It took many years, but my right one started to collect fluid and swell. The whole time, swelling or not, I had the sickening ache anytime I was active. Something to look into.

Also the human brain cannot process pain in two different parts of the body at once. Usually the more extreme pain is prevalent. So when ur abdominal pain subsided, your brain could register the testicular pain. I hope this has helped

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Adam, you sound like a fairly normal 14YO, not a late bloomer. Puberty is a weird time for boys. Things are growing but often we don’t notice. Your penis is a normal size for a 14YO, both erect and flaccid and it is still growing and will for about 3-4 more years. You have started puberty because you have pubic hair above your penis. Your testes are also growing but maybe not so much as for your to tell. Many boys have dry orgasms like you describe and they are just as good as the real ones but nothing to clean up. Your testes are not yet developed enough to make sperm cells so you only ejaculated some pre ejaculate if anything, just understand sometimes we have to wait for the good stuff. I had many friends who were about your size and didn’t shoot semen at 14YO, but they were all jacking off just fine by age 15

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Alcohol and drugs can cause that

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Ι think it is better seeing a doctor in person to answer this kind of questions.

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They may offer a full body exam for skin cancer screening as it is always a good idea, but you may decline. So you may stay dressed and have them only address the veins on the nose.

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He might have Rosacea, its a skin condition which causes redness, among other things, in the facial area.

Quote from WebMD on Rosacea symptoms: “Tiny red veins on the face that look like spiderwebs.”

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Anyone can get varicose veins fat or skinny. It’s really not unusual and it is usually genetic. While they are ugly, it is very common and a lot of women have them.

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Varicose veins are usually caused from being overweight, standing too much, and sometimes pregnancy. They can strip your veins at the hospital but you have to have insurance. The best thing you can do is to keep your legs elevated and use support hose. If you want to wear shorts or something or pedal pushers in the summer put some light make-up on them or some kind of cold cream to minimize them. I have them and they are ugly because I gained weight and had jobs where I had to stand all day.

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Dear Loved Andy,
Sclerotherapy, which takes its name from a Greek word meaning “hardening,” is a method of treating enlarged veins by injecting an irritating chemical called a sclerosing agent into the vein. The chemical causes the vein to become inflamed, which leads to the formation of fibrous tissue and closing of the lumen, or central channel of the vein.
Sclerotherapy Procedures
In typical outpatient sclerotherapy treatment, the patient changes into a pair of shorts at the doctor’s office and lies on an examination table. After cleansing the skin surface with an antiseptic, the doctor injects a sclerosing agent into the veins. This agent is eliminated when the skin is stretched tightly over the area with the other hand. The doctor first injects the larger veins in each area of the leg, then the smaller ones. In most cases, one injection is needed for every inch of spider vein; a typical treatment session will require five to 40 separate injections. No anesthetic is needed for sclerotherapy, although the patient may feel a mild stinging or burning sensation at the injection site.
The liquid sclerosing agents that are used most often to treat spider veins are polidocanol (aethoxysklerol), sodium tetradecyl sulfate, and saline solution at 11.7% concentration. Some practitioners prefer to use saline because it does not cause allergic reactions. The usual practice is to use the lowest concentration of the chemical that is still effective in closing the veins.
A newer type of sclerosing agent is a foam instead of a liquid chemical that is injected into the veins. The foam has several advantages: It makes better contact with the wall of the vein than a liquid sclerosing agent; it allows the use of smaller amounts of chemical; and its movement in the vein can be monitored on an ultrasound screen. Sclerosing foam has been shown to have a high success rate with a lower cost, and causes fewer major complications.
After all the veins in a specific area of the leg have been injected, the doctor covers the area with a cotton ball or pad and compression tape. The patient may be asked to wait in the office for 20–30 minutes after the first treatment session to ensure that there is no hypersensitivity to the sclerosing chemicals. Most sclerotherapy treatment sessions are short, lasting from 15 to 45 minutes.

Aftercare
Aftercare following sclerotherapy includes wearing medical compression stockings that apply either 20–30 mmHg or 30–40 mmHg of pressure for at least seven to 10 days (preferably four to six weeks) after the procedure. Wearing compression stockings minimizes the risk of edema, discoloration, and pain. Fashion support stockings are a less acceptable alternative because they do not apply enough pressure to the legs.
The surgical tape and cotton balls used during the procedure should be left in place for 48 hours after the patient returns home.
Patients are encouraged to walk, ride a bicycle, or participate in other low-impact forms of exercise (examples: yoga and tai chi) to prevent the formation of blood clots in the deep veins of the legs. They should, however, avoid prolonged periods of standing or sitting, and such high-impact activities as jogging.
Alternatives
Conservative Treatments
Patients who are experiencing some discomfort from spider veins may be helped by any or several of the following approaches:
•Exercise. Walking or other forms of exercise that activate the muscles in the lower legs can relieve aching and cramping because these muscles keep the blood moving through the leg veins. One exercise that is often recommended is repeated flexing of the ankle joint. By flexing the ankles five to 10 times every few minutes and walking around for one to two minutes every half hour throughout the day, the patient can prevent the venous congestion that results from sitting or standing in one position for hours at a time.
•Avoiding high-heeled shoes. Shoes with high heels do not allow the ankle to flex fully when the patient is walking. This limitation of the range of motion of the ankle joint makes it more difficult for the leg muscles to contract and force venous blood upwards toward the heart.
•Elevating the legs for 15–30 minutes once or twice a day. This change of position is frequently recommended for reducing edema of the feet and ankles.
•Wearing compression hosiery. Compression benefits the leg veins by reducing inflammation as well as improving venous outflow. Most manufacturers of medical compression stockings now offer some relatively sheer hosiery that is both attractive and that offers support.
•Medications. Drugs that have been used to treat the discomfort associated with spider veins include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and preparations of vitamins C and E. One prescription medication that is sometimes given to treat circulatory problems in the legs and feet is pentoxifylline, which improves blood flow in the smaller capillaries

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Varicose veins run in families and are more common in women.
Besides heredity, what brings on problems?

Sometimes varicose veins first occur during pregnancy because of hormonal changes and increased pressure in the veins caused by the expanding uterus.

Obesity, menopause, aging, constipation and repeated abdominal strain, as well as heavy lifting, may contribute.

Long periods of standing and sitting with the legs bent and crossed make them worse.

Preventive measures against Varicose Veins:

1.Along with a high fiber diet and regular exercise, the use of cayenne, garlic, onion, ginger, and bromelain are suggested.
Constipation is one of the leading causes of varicose veins, although it may initially be hard to see the connection. Constipation may restrict the blood as it returns to the torso through the deep veins in the legs. Straining to have a bowel movement closes off these veins. As the blood backs up it takes another course through superficial veins, thus the blue streaks in the legs. A diet low in fat and high in fiber is best for promoting regularity: reorganize your diet to include plenty of low-fat foods, grains, fresh fruit and vegetables. A diet tending towards vegan/raw-food generally satisfies all these requirements; vegetarians should watch their fat intake.

2.Also, flavonoids are useful in strengthening connective tissue (especially capillaries). They help keep tissues from falling apart.

3.The anthocyanidins and proanthocyanidins should be supplemented as they are the strongest acting of the flavonoids. Rutin has only a little collagen-stabilizing effect.

4.Since increasing the integrity of the wall of the vein may also reduce the risk of developing varicose veins, it appears that flavonoid-rich berries, such as hawthorne berries, cherries, blueberries, and blackberries are beneficial in the prevention and treatment of varicose veins. These berries are very rich sources of proanthocyanidins and anthocyanidins.

5. Aerobic exercise- benefit for the circulatory system
6. Stretching exercise, e.g. Yoga
7. Low fat diet

rob answers:

I don’t have varicose veins, however I am just over coming a blot clot due to taking the pill. I was told that if I had varicose veins, (like my grandmother), it could have been worse for me. Be carefull.

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Sorry mandi but varicose veins are veins that have come to the surface.

If you want to try this first and then get the Tat… But as is, I wouldn’t.

Sclerotherapy. This procedure, which has been available since the 1930s, is another treatment option. This procedure uses a highly concentrated saline (salt) solution or a specially made detergent that is injected directly into the vein, causing the vein to disappear gradually over 3 to 6 weeks. The procedure is simple, relatively inexpensive, and can be performed in an outpatient setting.

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Soap and Glorys conceler is very good

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Perhaps you could try Rutin as in http://au.search.yahoo.com/search?p=rutin+%2B+%22spider+veins%22&vc=&fr=ush-ans&toggle=1&cop=mss&ei=UTF-8&fp_ip=AU

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It is estimated that almost three-quarters of all adult women have spider veins – red, blue or purple thread-like lines just under the skin. The condition is associated with increased pressure to the veins.

Since the most common causes are the normal monthly hormonal fluctuations of the female cycle and pregnancy, spider veins occur most often in women, and they often first appear during pregnancy. Other contributing factors include injuries, medications that affect hormones, and a family history of spider veins. Although it is less common, men can develop spider veins as well. The condition usually appears after age 30, although it can sometimes develop as early as the teen years.

Spider veins, or “starbursts,” are so named because the series of veins often radiates out from a central point, reminiscent of the shape of a spider. They may also appear as fine, separate lines, a web-like maze, or as “branches” from a single “tree trunk.” They can develop on any part of the body, including the face, but most often appear on the thighs, calves, or ankles.

Spider veins are caused by abnormal blood flow and weakening of the blood vessel wall in the affected veins. Any condition or activity that puts pressure on the veins — such as gaining weight, and sitting or standing for long periods of time — can contribute to their development.

While unsightliness is the most common reason for removal, spider veins may also be removed to alleviate problems with restless legs, aching, burning, and/or cramps. Spider veins are most often treated with sclerotherapy, in which a saline or chemical solution that is injected into the vein, irritating the lining and causing the vein to collapse and disappear.

In some cases, laser treatment may be used either alone or in combination with sclerotherapy.

Sclerotherapy Process

Your doctor may recommend that you avoid aspirin and alcohol, as well as herbal medications and anti-inflammatory medications, for two weeks prior to your treatment to minimize bleeding during the procedure. On the day of your treatment you will be asked not to use moisturizers, sunblock or oil on the affected area. You should wear shorts or other comfortable clothing that exposes the spider veins.

Your doctor will apply antiseptic to the area, then inject a solution into the affected veins with a very fine needle. Each injection covers about one inch of the vein. During the procedure, you may feel a slight pinch as the needle is inserted and a burning sensation as the solution is injected. Next, cotton dressing and compression tape will be applied to the area. After one area is injected and taped, the doctor will proceed to the next area.

Generally a second treatment will be required in order to complete the collapse of the vein. If you have many veins requiring treatment, multiple sessions may be required.

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Saline injections

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Yes I have. I have use both laser and a new device called intense pulsed light and I have seen great long lasting improvement.

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That sounds God awful! You need to see s specialist.

If you choose home treatment, read this:

http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/varicose-veins-home-treatment

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Probably will go away when you deliver.
Advice: Do pelvic rock exercises – about 10 4 times/day.
If you haven’t been shown them – get on hands and knees, drop belly towards floor and let small of back sag down like a swaybacked horse while tilting pelvis forward (so your but sticks out).That was part one. Then tighten your abdominal muscles, tuck your bottom in, and lift your belly away from the floor, letting the small of your back become flat or slightly rounded (that’s part 2). Doing this strengthens the muscles you are going to use for pushing, but ALSO lifts the weight of baby off the veins bringing blood back from the vulva, so relieves the swelling of the varicose veins. Find a place at work to do this in the middle of your shift (it only takes a few minutes – I did in restroom but brought a towel in my bag for my hands) and do in morning, after work, and before bed. Try 2 days – should help a lot.

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Best thing to do is to book an appointment with your GP and see how badly you have varicose veins. S/he’ll probably give you a appointment at the hospital to do further tests. And from there you will be told whether you should continue with your job. If they say you cannot continue, you must follow their guidance. From there you could look for a less straining job or work from home.

If you’ve had several episodes of inflammation, pain and swelling caused by your veins you may need surgery.

Check out the NHS site for more tips on preventing the pain:
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Varicose-veins/Pages/Treatment.aspx

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Too much junk sugar (if relevant) can cause varicose veins. See items 33 and 135 in http://www.rheumatic.org/sugar.htm

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If the heart is functioning well, then it’s likely from the varicose veins.

Your doctor is being very thorough, which is good. Varicose veins don’t kill, heart or kidney problems are more serious. So, he’s making sure that you don’t have any serious problems.

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There are no creams that will remove spider veins. What causes them is not totally understood but some factors that predispose a person to have them include heredity; occupations that involve a lot of standing, such as nurses, beauticians, teachers, and factory workers; obesity; hormonal influences during pregnancy, puberty, and menopause; the use of birth control pills; postmenopausal hormonal replacement; a history of blood clots; conditions that cause increased pressure in the abdomen including tumors, constipation, and externally worn garments like girdles; trauma or injury to the skin; previous vein surgery; and exposure to ultraviolet rays.

They are most common in women of child bearing age and older. Some surgical and laser treatments are available for them, but they cannot really be cured. These links may help.

Http://www.webmd.com/skin-beauty/guide/cosmetic-procedures-spider-veins

http://www.medicinenet.com/varicose_veins/article.htm

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No, but there is a cosmetic procedure called sclerotherapy that can help with the appearance. See website link below.

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Heamaroid cream.
And no its not a joke, it shrinks skins and membrains below the surface

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You should change you diet…
I also have spider veins and when i get alot of fiber, fruits into my diet they’re less noticeable…
Creams, pills don’t work…waste of money…

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Ya i know your matter so you are using for moisturizing cold cream (skin nutrients+moisturizers)

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Not alot you can do. I started to get them around 26 weeks because I was standing A LOT at work.

If you have to stand, try to put one foot on a stool and switch feet often. Move around and get the blood flowing as much as possible.

Put your feet up as much as possible. Try compression hose. Other than that there isn’t much else you can do.

They will be around and get more painful with time until you give birth. Within a couple weeks they should go back down to normal, but they might twinge from time to time or come back later in life.

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Unfortunately, the tendency to get varicose veins runs in families. It also worsens as we get older. For various reasons, the vein walls weaken. Your arteries work under higher pressures as they deliver blood to your tissues. The veins tend to have lower pressures, plus they need help to get de-oxygenated blood back to your heart (i.e., they have to work against gravity – it’s quite an uphill battle to get from the feet back to the heart!) So, the veins have small valves inside of them that close between heartbeats in order to keep the blood going in the right direction. In some people, the vein walls weaken and stretch. This makes it impossible for the valves in the veins to close completely, and you get some backflow of blood and increased pressures in the veins. The increased pressure makes the veins swell even more, so it’s a vicious cycle.

The best thing you can do to keep varicose veins from getting worse is to wear good support stockings (also called compression stockings). They are usually sold at medical supply stores. You can also buy them on line. If you have painful, achy legs, they will help them feel better. I would suggest that you start out with a lower compression. They are classified by how much pressure they exert once you have them on. Lower compression stockings are somewhere between 16-20mmHg compression. Ones that give you a bit more compression are between 20-30mmHg (millimeters mercury – that’s the terminology they use for the pressure measurement). I also have varicose veins, and I like the 20-30mmHg ones the best.

Other things you can do is limit the time you are on your feet during the day (prolonged standing makes them worse) and elevate your feet whenever possible during the day.

If your problem gets worse (i.e., more pain, open sores) it would probably be a good idea to consult with a vascular surgeon for treatment. Hopefully, that’s not the case!

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A genuine varicose vein of the vagina is rare, but some women have a very soft vaginal entry which can split; thus, a vein is exposed and rigorous sexual intercourse can cause that vein to break and bleed. The solution is to have that fissure (split ) sutured. This is no big thing, so don’t worry.

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They will fade when you are done breastfeeding

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Talk to your doctor.

Usually there’s not much you can do to prevent them once you start to get them. You can try to stay off your feet, elevate them, etc, but they will not usually stop them if they are in your family history.

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Because of your growing belly your skin has to shift and stretch. Dont worry it fairly normal and will go away as you lose your baby wieght after your child is born.

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What is a spider vein??????

Please answer my question as an additional detain!
Kthx

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I don’t know but I’ll try anything. I’m still a teenager and I just started getting these. Judging by your pic you look pretty young too. Sorry if this sounds creepy, but how old were you when you got these? I’m freaking out about having them. I’m gonna try the creams. I know there’s laser treatments but I’m sure there expensive.

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Im 16 and a few months back i started to notice that i have these small spider veins on my brow bone and its very noticeable and looks like a small pink circle. I also have some on my cheeks and it doesn’t look good at all.

But i looked up some things online and it seems that the only explanation is sun exposure, i have fair skin on my face and when i go to the beach its the only part of my body that gets red instead of tan.
So this might be why you have them too

&really there’s nothing we can do about it especially since were young, there are some things that can help like surgery and an injection of some solution
but for now were just gonnna have to deal with it-__-

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You start by seeing a dermatologist.