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My aunt cannot walk or stand for a long time. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My aunt is 50 years old. She has a condition of bluish black nerves on the back of her legs under the knees. I have attached the photo of her legs. This issue started a while back, and it has got worse now. She cannot stand for long even if she needs to. While walking, she can feel like s... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It appears to be a case of varicose veins, which is more common in individuals engaged in occupations that involve prolonged standing, such as teachers and conductors. There also seems to be a superimposed infection in this case. It's worth noting that varicose veins can... Read Full »
I have painful and prominent veins in my leg. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 23 years old, 5 feet tall, and weigh 119 pounds. I have been married for three years and not pregnant yet. I used to gain weight but was not overweight. I never took birth control pills and I am currently taking vitamin D (50000 IU) pills once a week for two months. I have flat fe... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You have mild varicose veins. If the pain is mild, then no need to do anything. If the pain is more, then you need to opt for sclerotherapy. However, you need to keep your legs elevated and use pressure stockings to prevent the condition f... Read Full »
I am a 37-year-old male with varicose veins in both of my calves. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 37-year-old male. I do not smoke. I do not drink or use drugs, take no medication, and have no allergies. My body fat is 11 %. My blood pressure is 121/79 mmHg, and my resting heart rate is 48 BPM. I have varicose veins in both of my calves. The veins are not so severe as they caus... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. Following are the answers to your questions: 1. In a nutshell, do you recommend I go ahead with this second operation based on it being more of an aesthetic? These will not decrease on their own and someday will s... Read Full »