my wife has small varicose veins at multiple places and surgery is not recommended. Is there a permanent cure?
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No permanent cure.  Surgery removes the vein that you see and usually the one behind it (which is actually the bad one).  I had one leg done and I am very happy.  They only had to remove 3 veins.  sshe probably has too many veins involved and it would be dangerous for her should she need any heart surgery in the future.  (they take those veins from her leg).  \nIf the varicosity is small I don't understand why surgery is not recommended.  There is also laser surgery.  If varicose veins are hereditary and/or if she is on her feet all day in the wrong shoes, removal will only be temporary.  Mine are hereditary and I am on my feet all day (in sneakers) and I expect that at some point I will have more.  So far so good.  It's been 4 years.  And no sign of them yet and my legs feel (and look) great.
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vze2wy4t RN, I believe you are thinking of venous disease (as in varicose veins) when you suggest elevating the limb. Although walking, and smoking cessation are the first steps. Support hose are to help improve VENOUS return.\n\nIn lower extremity arterial occlusive disease the dependent position (ie feet down) aids in circulation to the smaller blood vessels in the feet and lower extremeties. Many patients who complain of pain at rest, have a history of having worse pain at night while in bed sleeping, with relief from "dangling their feet from the side of the bed". \n\nBefore you decide to do anything, see your physician if you have not already done so. There are other disease proceses that may mimic peripheral artery occlusive disease. If it is arterial disease he will be able to better answer your questions, after a good examination. If it is warranted, (after more involved tests) referal to a vascular surgeon might be necessary. Good luck.\n\nhttp://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4692
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What do you mean by repair? Check out Mederma. Plastic surgery is another option.
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You need to see another doctor and maybe have them removed.  You also should wear support hose, they are very tight ugly hose that apply alot of pressure.  Apply aloe vera gel, it is a cooling soothing topical treatment for veins, (according to "Prescription for Nutrional Healing").  Definately get a 2nd opinion, they should NOT be bleeding like that.  Best of Luck.
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no, sorry.\nif it's chronic then it's not fixable!!..
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Bad news:  this is not curable\nGood news:  if the cancer mets are restricted to her bones only, she may have many years left.  Zometa (zoledronic acid) is definitely a good option, as is Taxotere (very well tolerated chemotherapy).  She DEFINITELY needs to have  Her-2 neu test to see if she would benefit from Herceptin (they should be able to perform this test on the tissue they have from her previous surgery, or on new tissue if she has another biopsy).  \n\nAlso, if she is getting her period regularly, her doctor may advise ovarian ablation or lupron therapy, since she is PR +.  \n\nGood luck on the PET scan.
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you can't, surgery is the only option. also its important you get it re-done, by open procedure this time, or it may strangulate.
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1) elevate the affected leg(s) when possible\n2) compression stockings\n3) seek out evaluation by a qualified vascular surgeon; there are some new treatments that are effective and let the patient get back to work quickly.
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I listened to a seminar from a natralpathic doctor and he explained how grape seed extract will repair varicose veins it takes about 2 to 3 months for them to disapear. Contact me and I can explain dosage and any other questions you may have.
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If you've had it for a long time, the only way to go is laser surgery.  If it's a recent problem, maybe review your habits and it *might* get better.
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Complications of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) are pooling of blood and ulcers.\n\nTo learn methods that you can use to provide better care to your sister, please refer to an article written by J. Fox, RN of McKesson Corporation, a subsidiary of the University of Michigan Health System, How can I take care of myself? http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/aha/aha_chvenous_crs.htm\n\nIn addition to poor cosmesis, CVI can lead to chronic life-threatening infections of the lower extremities. Pain, especially after ambulating, is a hallmark of the disease. \n\nCVI causes characteristic changes, called lipodermatosclerosis, to the skin of the lower extremities, which lead to eventual skin ulceration.\n\nHope this answers your question.\n\nADDITIONAL RESOURCES\nVascularWeb: Provided by the SOCIETY FOR VASCULAR SURGERY \nhttp://www.vascularweb.org/\n\nRECOMMENDED READING\nState University Of New York \nUpstate Medical University\nhttp://www.upstate.edu/uhpated/pdf/chronic_venous_insuff.pdf [pdf]
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I tend to agree with the above person. Although there seems to be quite a bit of info on the internet, it's often better to have it explained to you by an expert. There are different treatment modalities, that I won't go into here. Best to speak in depth with your childs doctor. Best of wishes.\n\nHave you discussed surgical options?
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New Techniques Safely Remove Deep Vein Clots\nThey're also quicker, saving health-care costs, studies find \nBy Janice Billingsley\nHealthDay Reporter\nFRIDAY, April 1 (HealthDay News) -- New techniques that aid in dissolving and removing blood clots in the legs could improve treatment for this painful and often dangerous condition, researchers report.\nDeep vein thrombosis (DVT) affects approximately 250,000 people annually, and about half of them go on to suffer from chronic leg pain and swelling, called post-thrombotic syndrome, said Dr. Suresh Vedantham, assistant professor of radiology and surgery at Washington University, in St. Louis.\nThe condition has received considerable media attention in the past few years after striking passengers on long-distance flights. Many airlines now advocate that passengers do simple exercises during flights to maintain healthy circulation in the legs.\n\nThe most common DVT treatment -- a blood-thinner medication that prevents new clots but does not remove the existing clot -- could be improved upon, Vedantham said. "It's been sort of recognized that removing the clot is a better treatment than blood thinner, but the previous treatments to do this are not user-friendly," he said.\n\nThe traditional clot-removing treatment, called catheter-directed thrombolysis, involves an infusion of anti-clotting medication that takes as long as two days to break down the clot. The procedure also requires careful monitoring, with a follow-up in a hospital's intensive care unit. Less than 5 percent of individuals with deep vein clots undergo the procedure, Vedantham said.\n\n"The holy grail for us has been, 'Can you remove the clot in one step,' and these [new] techniques may turn out to be what we've been seeking for a long time," he said.\n\nVedantham presented research on three of these new technologies on Friday at the Society of Interventional Radiology's annual scientific meeting in New Orleans.\n\nThe first, called the Power Pulse Spray, delivers clot-dissolving medicine at a high force which helps break up DVT by spreading the drug over a surface area of the clot. Thirty minutes later -- when the clot begins to partially dissolve -- the spray is used to create a vacuum so the clot can be sucked into a catheter and removed.\n\nIn studies of the device, 80 percent of 14 patients who tried the technique were treated in a single session, and in 10 cases (71 percent), the clot was completely removed. Three of the patients had a substantial removal of their clots while one achieved only a partial removal.\n\nA second method, called The Trellis(r)-8 Infusion System, first isolates the clot by surrounding it with inflated balloons to minimize bleeding. Doctors then insert a thin vibrating wire filament into the blockage, effectively chewing up the clot. The clot fragments are then pulled into a catheter and removed from the body.\n\nA study compared the Trellis technique to the traditional catheter-directed thrombolysis. The researchers report that patients who underwent the vibrating wire treatment experienced a lower risk of bleeding and required lower doses of clot-dissolving medication. The procedure also took less time, saving hospital costs.\n\nVedantham also reported on a third technique, the HELIX Clot Buster, a device that works by chewing up the clot. Unlike the other two devices, HELIX is not yet approved by the FDA for use in DVT, although it is FDA-approved for clots related to dialysis, the researchers said.\n\nIn an eight-year study involving 36 patients -- 11 of whom had the traditional method of clot removal, and 25 of whom were treated with the HELIX -- researchers found no difference in the overall 86 percent success rate of the two therapies in removing the clots.\n\nIn the HELIX group, however, treatment time was significantly shorter and the dose of anti-clotting medicine required was half that of traditional interventions. There was
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the stripping or getting rid of virocous or spider veins
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endometrial ablation is also an option.  i would be cautious about getting a hysterectomy so quickly.  get a second opinion.  if she is having these problems, provera will only help the symptoms, maybe correct it for a while, but it won't cure it, and she will most likely have them lifelong.  i am going through the same thing and am considering the ablation.  i will still be infertile, but at least i will have a less chance of osteoporosis.
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<Varicocele is a mass of enlarged veins in the scrotum that develops in the spermatic cord, which leads from the testicles (testes) up through a passageway in the lower abdominal wall (inguinal canal) to the circulatory system. The spermatic cord is made up of blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, nerves, and the duct that carries sperm from the body (vas deferens). If the valves that regulate bloodflow from these veins become defective, blood does not circulate out of the testicles efficiently, which causes swelling in the veins above and behind the testicles.\n<The term varicocele refers to dilatation and tortuosity of the pampiniform plexus, which is the network of veins that drain the testicle. This plexus travels along the posterior portion of the testicle with the epididymis and vas deferens, and then into the spermatic cord. This network of veins coalesces into the gonadal vein. The right gonadal vein drains into the inferior vena cava, while the left gonadal vein drains into the left renal vein, which then drains into the inferior vena cava.\n<Treatment\nVaricoceles may be managed with a scrotal support (e.g. Jockstrap, Briefs). However, if pain continues or if infertility or testicular atrophy results, the varicocele may need to be surgically ligated (tied off).\n\nVaricocelectomy, the surgical correction of a varicocele, is performed on an outpatient basis. The cut is usually made in the lower abdomen, although various techniques can be used. Ice packs should be kept to the area for the first 24 hours after surgery to reduce swelling. The patient may be advised to wear a scrotal support for some time after surgery.\n\nPossible complications of this procedure include hematoma (blood clot formation), infection, or injury to the scrotal tissue or structures. In addition, injury to the artery that supplies the testicle may occur.\n\nA non-invasive treatment for varicocele is performed by a specialized physician called an interventional radiologist. This involves passing a small wire through a peripheral vein and into the abdominal veins that drain the testes. Through a small flexible catheter, this doctor can obstruct the veins so that the increased pressures from the abdomen are no longer transmitted to the testicles. The testicles then drain through a bunch of smaller, collateral veins.\n\nPrognosis\nA varicocele is usually harmless and often requires no treatment. If surgery is required because of infertility or testicular atrophy, the outlook is usually excellent.\n<Source\nVaricocele. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia. US Federal Government public domain. Update Date: 11/12/2003. Updated by: Scott M. Gilbert, M.D., Department of Urology, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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(m)\n\nSpider Vein Treatment (Sclerotherapy) \n \nIt is estimated that almost three-quarters of all adult women have spider veins – red, blue or purple thread-like lines just under the skin. The condition is associated with increased pressure to the veins.\n\nSince the most common causes are the normal monthly hormonal fluctuations of the female cycle and pregnancy, spider veins occur most often in women, and they often first appear during pregnancy. Other contributing factors include injuries, medications that affect hormones, and a family history of spider veins. Although it is less common, men can develop spider veins as well. The condition usually appears after age 30, although it can sometimes develop as early as the teen years.\n\nSpider veins, or “starbursts,” are so named because the series of veins often radiates out from a central point, reminiscent of the shape of a spider. They may also appear as fine, separate lines, a web-like maze, or as “branches” from a single “tree trunk.” They can develop on any part of the body, including the face, but most often appear on the thighs, calves, or ankles.\n\nSpider veins are caused by abnormal blood flow and weakening of the blood vessel wall in the affected veins. Any condition or activity that puts pressure on the veins -- such as gaining weight, and sitting or standing for long periods of time -- can contribute to their development. \n\nWhile unsightliness is the most common reason for removal, spider veins may also be removed to alleviate problems with restless legs, aching, burning, and/or cramps. Spider veins are most often treated with sclerotherapy, in which a saline or chemical solution that is injected into the vein, irritating the lining and causing the vein to collapse and disappear.\n\nIn some cases, laser treatment may be used either alone or in combination with sclerotherapy. If you are considering sclerotherapy, the following information will provide you with a good introduction to the procedure. For more detailed information about how this procedure may help you, we recommend that you consult a plastic surgeon who is board certified or has completed a residency program that includes instruction in this procedure.