Hello, I have been getting sclerotherapy on my legs for the past ten years without complication. I asked my treating doctor if small green veins can be removed from upper arms. He said yes without hesitation and began sclerotherapy, however he injected almost all visible veins in both upper arms. NOW, its been THREE weeks and my arms go completely numb at NIGHT ONLY!! I wake up in pain. I told the doctor and he was not concerned or offered an ultrasound to see the cause. What do you think it is?
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July 29, 2015
Answer: Numbness is not abnormal after vein treatment.
The type of bruising that is shown on the picture is normal. Follow the instructions as given to you by the treating physician, remembering that it is of utmost importance to wear compression stockings for at least 2 weeks and up to three months.Dr Karamanoukian
Bruising is common after sclerotherapy."Hard lumps" implies that veins larger than spider veins were injected with sclerosant solutions.If you have concerns, see the physician who did the injections.Dr Karamanoukian
Thank you for your question and the picture.This is a congenital malformation as it was present at birth. It requires a venoogram and or arteriogram depending on clinical in person examination findings.You need to see an interventional radiologist. BestDr. Karamanoukian
