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My father has been having varicose veins for the past 10 years. Please suggest the treatment.
Query: Hi doctor,My dad has had varicose veins for the last 10 years. It is not troubling, but it is uncomfortable. Please let me know what treatments are available for it, other than surgery, and which is the best option with no side effects or complications.Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The only option with no side effects or complications is just compression stockings. However, every situation has a different need and will have a distinct best solution. And to recommend that I need to know his situation in depth. Stocking is ... Read Full »
Can varicose veins result from constipation and the absence of hunger?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother is getting varicose veins. It has just started. I just noticed these bulging veins today. I suspect the reason is chronic constipation and absence of hunger. Chronic pathogenic infection of GI tract may also be there. Flatulence and low energy levels are also present. What to... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. These are indeed varicose veins (attachment removed to protect patient identity); we usually treat them when they cause pain, swelling or ulcers and getting infected. In that situation surgery is usually recommended depending upon how bad they have been. For your mother;... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been recently diagnosed with varicose veins in my left leg. I also have multiple heart problems which are right bundle branch block, bicuspid aortic valve, high blood pressure, and patent foramen ovale. I also have Barrett's esophagus and this week, I am going in for an endosco... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. I can see that your leg has developed varicose veins (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This happens due to back flow of blood into the superficial venous system of the legs. We... Read Full »