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Varicose Veins

Varicose veins generally occur in the legs and feet, which appear as significant, swollen veins due to ineffective blood flow caused by improper valve function. Treatment is only needed if there is pain and swelling. In severe cases, a varicose ulcer may form due to rupture of the veins, which requires treatment. Surgery, ligation and stripping, sclerotherapy, radiofrequency ablation, and endovenous laser treatment are available treatment modalities.

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Will removing varicose veins from penis interrupt with erection?

Query: Hi doctor, In the past few months, I acquired spider veins and varicose veins on both sides of my penis. The veins are thick, dark blue and engorged with blood even when the penis is flaccid. Varicose veins run in my family but never thought I could have them there. They also are accompanied with...  Read Full »


Dr. Ankush Jairath

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Varicose veins are a very rare entity if they are present on your penile skin. Most of the time they need no intervention unless they are causing so much pain which is interfering with your daily activity or for cosmetic reasons. As they are superficial, removing them doe...  Read Full »

Can the COVID-19 vaccine be administered to people with clotting disorders?

Query: Hi doctor, I have small red dots on my torso, and I have a bruise-like thing on my ankle like purpura. It does not hurt but is looking purple. It has been there for years. I consulted a vein specialist, but they did not say anything. I have a varicose vein on my leg and broken capillaries since my ...  Read Full »


Dr. Mubashir Razzaq Khan

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope everything is fine. Three red dots do not fulfill the definition of purpura there should be plenty. The bruise on the ankle also seems due to contact. Moreover, varicose veins are themselves causative of such small lesions due to blood pooling in extremities. How...  Read Full »

My health problems include diabetes, varicose veins, and weight loss. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from diabetes, varicose veins, and weight loss problems. Please help me. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Srivastava, Sumit

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your complaint. First of all, do not assume you have diabetes. Confirm it by carrying out fasting blood glucose levels from a clinical laboratory. Now coming to your problem, Varicose veins are a condition where the valves or perforators of the leg ar...  Read Full »

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 »


Dr. Prathap

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 »

What could be the reason for intermittent calf and chest pain?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 24-year-old female. I am 5'7" and weigh approximately 280 lbs. I am overweight. My question is that I have had this calf pain intermittently ever since I went bowling over a month ago. It comes and goes and the pain is honestly very random when it appears. It does not hurt worse wi...  Read Full »


Dr. Arvind Guru

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After reviewing your info, I think there are a couple of things I can tell you. I am assuming you have a B/ L (bilateral) pain and aching discomfort and not a sharp localized pain. Some of the causes for your pain are: Most likely you have dehydration. My second different...  Read Full »

My diabetic grandmother has twisted nerves in her right leg. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, My grandmother has had diabetes since she was 45 years old. She is now 70 years old. Now on her right leg, her nerves are seen to be twisted. My friend said it is varicose veins. Will it cause any problems? She is not having issues with it. I am worried that it will affect her.  Read Full »


Dr. Hateem Hassan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to clarify your concern. Veins and nerves are two different entities. Nerves do not get visible to the naked eye. So if you can see some thread-like structure visible, that most likely will be a varicose vein. And it can rarely be dangerous, but most of ...  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 »


Dr. K. Shanmuganandan

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 »

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 »


Dr. Arvind Guru

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 »

I bumped my leg right at the varicose vein. I have bruising and pain on pressure. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I bumped my leg today at work. I did not bump hard but I bumped on my already present varicose vein. There is very bad bruising and swelling in the leg area. It hurts when I put pressure on it or when I stand up.Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

Answer: HI, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the image you have attached (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity) This is mostly due to the rupture of varicose veins and cutaneous bleeding within the skin layers. I would suggest you take painkill...  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 »


Dr. Arvind Guru

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 »

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