Varicose Veins Community

Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins that you can see just under the surface of the skin. These veins usually occur in the legs, but they also can form in other parts of the body. Discuss topics including spider veins, symptoms, treatments and prevention methods.

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Would compression sleeves that cover calves help with foot swelling?

Lockyj

59 year old male with varicose veins in both legs. I am traveling in Asia and only have sleeves that cover from the ankle protrusions to ...

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Vericose vein or bruise

hbby18

Is it normal to get bruise like spots when you have vericose veins? I am 26 yo female, 8 weeks postpartum from my third baby. My veins ha...

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Hair Loss on Your Legs? You Might Have a Vascular Problem

ralphcarter

Hair Loss on Your Legs? You Might Have a Vascular Problem

I was kicked in my left testicle, urologist said it could have caused my varicocele.

Alexander_Search

About 3 years ago, when I was 14 years old, someone kicked me in my left testicle. It was a direct blow, resembling a bottom-up movement....

Varicose vein discussion and support needed

patient49

I've had varicose veins, mainly on one leg since I was a kid, noticeable at pre-teen age I think, and they have gotten worse since as var...

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is it safe to do boxing with bad varicose veins in both legs?

liamoherd

I a 30 years old I currently have terrible varicose veins in both upper legs running down to my feet. I am on hospital waiting list but ...

Varicose veins on labia minora??

Me325

I'm 12 and a virgin, 2 days ago I felt a kinda painful long kind of lump nest to my clitoris on my labia minora, I felt it and it was a v...

i have a knot in my vein on my left hand what is it?

Jetta1234

For over a month now I have had this knot on my left hand it discolored and hurts when I touch it I can't even lay my head on it I can't ...

Safe to use an astringent on the penis?

Nerd89824

Hello For a few months ago I used Ginkgo Biloba (to treat a small injury that is now gone away) og this caused very enlarged veins...

Has anyone had vein treatment and noticed that their legs feel better afterwards?

atinfoil

It seems like my restless leg and that heavy feeling have gone away. I had surgery in the 90s to strip them and it was aweful and I still...

Varicose veins

gymdandee

Varicose veins are in some cases unavoidable. Many times, there are ways to naturally prevent and soothe them. Get plenty of exercise ...

Can smoking marijauna worsen a varicocle?

theastounder34

I was diagnosed with a varicocele in my left testicle and I know that smoking weed makes your veins swell up, so I was wondering if smoki...

The effects of a varicocele on testosterone

Akatosh

I'm currently 18, and I believe I've had a left-testicle varicocele for slightly more than 2 months. I'm not entirety sure if that's the ...

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Varicose Veins or Not?

ConcernedSister89

I'm asking for a relative who refuses medical help. His feet and ankles are swollen and have an extreme burning and tingling pain to them...

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Radio Frequency Ablation

SueDee

I have been diagnosed with faulty valves in the veins of my legs...one in each leg. My doctor recommends radio frequency ablation called ...

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all Docs stumped about leg pain

oblong

I have seen every relevant specialist to try and properly diagnose my leg pain. First off I am a very fit 53 y.o. male with no other med...

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varicose vein - dvt

chick15

hi i have had dvt in my right leg and have re occurances with swelling/numbness and pain, yesterday i knocked my lower leg and have a var...

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Blue lines on calf of leg - not sure why

maryalice40

I developed these blue lines on the calf of my leg a few days ago. Yesterday, it started going away. This morning, completely gone, now t...

Can breast cancer look like varicose veins?

Jade_kayla

I noticed this morning in the shower that on my chest above my breast I have small red/purple marks that looks like minor varicose veins,...

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The effects of a varicocele on testosterone

Akatosh

I'm currently 18, and I believe I've had a left-testicle varicocele for slightly more than 2 months. I'm not entirety sure if that's the ...

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