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Vein Stripping

Vein stripping is a surgical procedure to treat legs and thighs varicose veins. It is done under general anesthesia and local anesthesia. This treatment also prevents venous skin ulcers, which return after treatment.

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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 »


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 »

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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