I had sclerotherapy done about two weeks ago and only felt some mild discomfort for the first two days. Now two weeks later my legs are quite achy at times. Also while some parts of the treated veins are clear, others are still pretty green:I thought it could be that the blood stopped circulating through them due to sclero (hence the darker green) but when i wake up in the morning the veins arent visible which means blood has to be circulating through the veins, right?
Answer: What's Normal With Sclerotherapy The body will actually absorb the veins with treatment and may take a few sessions. It is common to have bruising and swelling post sclerotherapy and you should be wearing compression for a few weeks. If you continue to have concerns, please follow up with your physician. Best, Dr. Emer
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CONTACT NOW Answer: What's Normal With Sclerotherapy The body will actually absorb the veins with treatment and may take a few sessions. It is common to have bruising and swelling post sclerotherapy and you should be wearing compression for a few weeks. If you continue to have concerns, please follow up with your physician. Best, Dr. Emer
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Answer: Vein treatments In general healthy leg veins contain valves that open and close to help the blood return back to the heart. Venous reflux disease develops when the valves that keep blood flowing out of the legs and back to the heart no longer function causing to pool in the legs and leading to signs and symptoms like dilated veins that you can see close to the skin in your legs. There are other symptoms you may or may not present, too. If sclerotherapy is not giving you the results you are looking for, consider a vein specialist to re-assess your legs again using ultrasound to scan to determine if venous reflux is present. Factors that contribute to venous reflux include age, gender, family history, heavy lifting, pregnancies, obesity, and prolonged standing. Your physician can help you make informed health care decision on the best treatment for you according to the ultrasound results and according to your specific goals. If reflux is present, it might be the reason why sclerotherapy is not working now and there are other options you can discuss with your physician about type of treatments.
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August 15, 2017
Answer: Vein treatments In general healthy leg veins contain valves that open and close to help the blood return back to the heart. Venous reflux disease develops when the valves that keep blood flowing out of the legs and back to the heart no longer function causing to pool in the legs and leading to signs and symptoms like dilated veins that you can see close to the skin in your legs. There are other symptoms you may or may not present, too. If sclerotherapy is not giving you the results you are looking for, consider a vein specialist to re-assess your legs again using ultrasound to scan to determine if venous reflux is present. Factors that contribute to venous reflux include age, gender, family history, heavy lifting, pregnancies, obesity, and prolonged standing. Your physician can help you make informed health care decision on the best treatment for you according to the ultrasound results and according to your specific goals. If reflux is present, it might be the reason why sclerotherapy is not working now and there are other options you can discuss with your physician about type of treatments.
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July 8, 2017
Answer: Discoloration and pain after sclerotherapy Retained coagulum can cause this discoloration as well as pain. Make sure you see the treating doc for guidance. Make sure you use the following topicals to reduce likelihood of hyperpigmentation of the overlying skin.
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July 8, 2017
Answer: Discoloration and pain after sclerotherapy Retained coagulum can cause this discoloration as well as pain. Make sure you see the treating doc for guidance. Make sure you use the following topicals to reduce likelihood of hyperpigmentation of the overlying skin.
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October 14, 2016
Answer: Post sclerotherapy symptoms. Following sclerotherapy the veins will usually become darker and the larger veins more so than the smaller ones. This is due to trapped blood within the vein. Usually this trapped blood will be reabsorbed by the body. I usually wait 6 weeks and then evacuate the clotted blood is it is still present. If there are a lot of darkened veins then I have the patients come back for evacuations at 3 weeks post treatment. Following sclerotherapy, some veins will dissolve immediately, some will take about 6 weeks and some will not dissolve and need additional treatments.
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October 14, 2016
Answer: Post sclerotherapy symptoms. Following sclerotherapy the veins will usually become darker and the larger veins more so than the smaller ones. This is due to trapped blood within the vein. Usually this trapped blood will be reabsorbed by the body. I usually wait 6 weeks and then evacuate the clotted blood is it is still present. If there are a lot of darkened veins then I have the patients come back for evacuations at 3 weeks post treatment. Following sclerotherapy, some veins will dissolve immediately, some will take about 6 weeks and some will not dissolve and need additional treatments.
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October 6, 2016
Answer: Painful legs after sclerotherapy It isn't unusual for the legs to ache several weeks after sclerotherapy. This is usually because the vein is hardening and your body is reacting to this. Over a period of weeks to months your body will break down and absorb the veins, and this can cause some intermittent discomfort. I have found that wearing compression stockings and taking anti-inflammatory medication helps greatly. I recommend getting the legs rechecked especially if there are areas that remain dark or tender. Sometimes with larger veins, there may be parts of the vein that do not close completely and need retreatment. This may be what you are seeing on your legs.
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October 6, 2016
Answer: Painful legs after sclerotherapy It isn't unusual for the legs to ache several weeks after sclerotherapy. This is usually because the vein is hardening and your body is reacting to this. Over a period of weeks to months your body will break down and absorb the veins, and this can cause some intermittent discomfort. I have found that wearing compression stockings and taking anti-inflammatory medication helps greatly. I recommend getting the legs rechecked especially if there are areas that remain dark or tender. Sometimes with larger veins, there may be parts of the vein that do not close completely and need retreatment. This may be what you are seeing on your legs.
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