I have recently had ankle veins pop out and cause tingling on the top of my foot. I can literally feel the nerve tonight on top of my foot. Compression hose completely reduce the swelling, burning sensation where my foot flexes and the numbing sensation at night. When not wearing the hose; swelling-burning-numbing symptoms start immediately and worsen. I'm not diabetic and swelling goes down overnight. I'm worried about the fast progression. 3 pregnancies, 35, hereditary on both sides.
June 13, 2017
Answer: Varicose veins of the lower extremities Even though you are using compression stockings and that is part of conservative vein treatment, my recommendation is to do a full venous reflux evaluation which includes an ultrasound scan of the lower extremities to determine if venous insufficiency or reflux is present and if it is what is the extent of it. Overall, healthy leg veins contain valves that open and close to help the blood return back to the heart. When venous reflux disease develops, 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 such as varicose veins, leg or ankle swelling, leg heaviness and fatigue, leg pain, aching or cramping, burning or itching of the skin, restless legs, skin changes or rashes, ulcers, open wounds, or sores. Factors that contribute to the presence of venous reflux include age, gender, family history, heavy lifting, multiple pregnancies, obesity, and prolonged standing. If venous reflux test is positive and symptoms are present without complications, it is recommended to treat underlying venous insufficiency of the superficial system saphenous system, accessory veins, and/or tributaries that are compromised. For this, thermal energy treatment options as well as more innovative treatment options are available in combination with ultrasound guided sclerotherapy and/or phlebectomy if necessary. Your physician can help you make an informed health care decision on what treatment or combination of treatments are best for you.
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June 13, 2017
Answer: Varicose veins of the lower extremities Even though you are using compression stockings and that is part of conservative vein treatment, my recommendation is to do a full venous reflux evaluation which includes an ultrasound scan of the lower extremities to determine if venous insufficiency or reflux is present and if it is what is the extent of it. Overall, healthy leg veins contain valves that open and close to help the blood return back to the heart. When venous reflux disease develops, 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 such as varicose veins, leg or ankle swelling, leg heaviness and fatigue, leg pain, aching or cramping, burning or itching of the skin, restless legs, skin changes or rashes, ulcers, open wounds, or sores. Factors that contribute to the presence of venous reflux include age, gender, family history, heavy lifting, multiple pregnancies, obesity, and prolonged standing. If venous reflux test is positive and symptoms are present without complications, it is recommended to treat underlying venous insufficiency of the superficial system saphenous system, accessory veins, and/or tributaries that are compromised. For this, thermal energy treatment options as well as more innovative treatment options are available in combination with ultrasound guided sclerotherapy and/or phlebectomy if necessary. Your physician can help you make an informed health care decision on what treatment or combination of treatments are best for you.
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