I have a large bulging varicose vein under my eye. It looks as if I have a black eye. I've seen a procedure done on tv where they tie up or stitch the vein, make a tiny incision and remove the vein. What type of doctor or specialist would be able to perform this procedure?
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Hello Natashafelixa, thank you for your question. I am sorry for your current situation.
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I recommend that you get an ultrasound imaging procedure to make sure that it is not related to varices that occur in patients with portal hypertension. A Doppler component will also be helpful in measuring the hemodynamics of the portal veins, etc. If there is no associated intraabdominal...
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