What do you do for varicose veins in your legs? And can you tell without seeing a doctor?
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If you have symptoms of varicose veins, they tend to be mild and may include: \nA dull ache, burning, or heaviness in the legs. These symptoms may be more noticeable late in the day or after you have been sitting or standing for a long time. \nMild swelling, usually involving the feet and ankles only. \nItching skin over the varicose vein. \nMore severe symptoms or complications include:\nA buildup of fluid and swelling in the leg. \nSignificant swelling and calf pain after sitting or standing for a long time. \nSkin color changes (stasis pigmentation) around the ankles and lower legs. \nDry, stretched, swollen, itching, or scaling skin. \nSuperficial thrombophlebitis (when a blood clot and inflammation develop in a small vein near the surface of the skin). \nOpen sores (ulcerations). \nBleeding and/or bruising after a minor injury. \nSymptoms of varicose veins may become more severe a few days before and during a woman's menstrual period, suggesting a hormonal relationship.\nHome treatment—especially exercising, wearing compression stockings, and elevating the legs—is the first and often best approach. Other treatment, such as sclerotherapy or ligation and stripping surgery, may be considered if symptoms and complications (such as pain, inflammation of the skin, and ulcers) develop or continue to get worse despite home treatment. You should see your doctor for a proper diagnosis.
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Go to the doctor for advice
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The inside walls of veins have valves that open and close in response to the blood flow. When the left ventricle of the heart pushes blood out into the aorta, it produces the high pressure pulse of the heartbeat and pushes blood throughout the body. Between heartbeats, there is a period of low blood pressure. During this period blood in the veins is affected by gravity and wants to flow downward. The valves in the veins prevent this from happening. Varicose veins start when one or more valves fail to close. The blood pressure in that section of vein increases, causing additional valves to fail. This allows blood to pool and stretch the veins, further weakening the walls of the veins. The walls of the affected veins lose their elasticity in response to increased blood pressure.\nAs the vessels weaken, more and more valves are unable to close properly. The veins become larger and wider over time and begin to appear as lumpy, winding chains underneath the skin. Varicosities can also develop in the deep veins.\nThere is no cure for varicose veins. Treatment falls into two classes: relief of symptoms and removal of the affected veins. Symptom relief includes such measures as wearing support stockings, which compress the veins and hold them in place. This pressure keeps the veins from stretching and limits pain. Other measures include sitting down, using a footstool to support the feet when sitting, avoid standing for long periods of time, and raising the legs whenever possible. These measures work by reducing the blood pressure in leg veins. Prolonged standing allows the blood to collect under high pressure in the varicose veins. Exercise such as walking, biking, and swimming, is beneficial. When the legs are active, the leg muscles help pump the blood in the veins. This limits the amount of blood that collects in the varicose veins and reduces some of the symptoms but does not stop the disease.
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We need more info.  Are you diabetic or do you have decreased circulation in your legs?  Do you have any calf pain while walking or any pain associated with these lesions?  What ointments has the dermatologist had you use?  What other medications are you on?  Do you keep your body clean in general?  Do they smell? Does the skin around these lesions look normal or is there any discoloration, either around the lesions or to the entire leg?  Do you have any allergies?  Dude, need the info before trying to  help you.
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Deep vein Thrombosis is characterized by pain with heat and redness at the area of pain.  So it doesn't sound like that is what you describe.  I would agree that the simplest diagnosis is potassium deficiency.  Which as the other person told you can be cured by eating a banana.  If this doesn't help it withing 30 minutes or so I would take a look at your physical activity.  Is there something that isolates this particular muscle group?  If not see your Dr and let them assess you.
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pins and needles.  Its when you have been leaning on a part of the body for a long time and the circulation of blood gets cut off, it feels like your arm or legs dead but its not, a tip to get rid of the pain quickly is to wriggle your fingers and toes as fast as you can, this will help the circulation quickly be back to normal.  (They advise when you sat or standing in the same spot for a long time to occasional move about, the circulation could be cut off so much- that the blood actually starts to clot, this condition is then called deep vein thromobolis.)
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No one can tell you what is going on except a doctor after he examines you and runs some tests.  You need to see the doctor to find out what is going on.
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You have not mentioned whether it at rest or while walking. Main causes leading to progressive narrowing of the major arteries of the legs due to smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes and hyperlipidemia( High cholesterol deposit in the blood vessels).  Rest, if presence of rest pain. No smoking.  Reduce weight if you are obese. Skin should be protected from injury, shoes should be comfortable. Avoid tight garters.  Trim nails carefully. Avoid siting with legs crossed.  I f the skin is dry apply oil at night and dusting powder at day. Control fungus infections. Control high cholesterol diabetes, and blood clotting with medicines.   Till you get pain walk slowly up to that point several times daily.Warm environment is a necessity.    But do not apply warmth to the legs.   Active & Pasive leg exercise should be done. If necessary drugs should be taken .  I f all these fail surgery may be necssary.
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1. yes, u should have a vascular ultrasound checking peripheral vessels and the flow in them (triplex or doppler) its simple and cheap 2. it could be a special vascular entity such as Raynaud disease especially if there are slight changes in the color(light bluish and colder) of the palms or feet as well, also easy to check 3. u mention numbness and uve ruled out hyperglycemia...im not so sure u should quit checking again ur blood glucose,after meal or even have an glycozylated haemoglobin count (Hbg cA1) 3. u should visit a neurologist and have an electromygraphy and a neurological examination in case a diagnosis isnt reached
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These are called "varicose veins".\n\nIt's not just women.   50% of people over age 50 develop varicose veins. Many factors increase a person's chances of developing varicose or spider veins. These include:\n\n* Increasing Age\n* Having family members with vein problems or being born with weak vein valves\n* Hormonal changes. These occur during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause. Taking birth control pills and other medicines containing estrogen and progesterone also increase the risk of varicose or spider veins\n* Pregnancy. During pregnancy there is a huge increase in the amount of blood in the body. This can cause veins to enlarge. The expanding uterus also puts pressure on the veins. Varicose veins usually improve within 3 months after delivery. A growing number of abnormal veins usually appear with each additional pregnancy\n* Obesity, leg injury, prolonged standing and other things that weaken vein valves\n\nAt the source below, there are suggestions for preventing varicose veins.
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Do you use exfoliant? I suggest you regularlly exfoliate your legs in the shower, and then place on some lotion. Maybe use something for sensitive skin - products from Dermaven may help.
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I think you are asking if it is possible to know how many damaged veins in the heart without exploratory surgery.  Yes, except it would be about the coronary (heart) arteries, not veins.  The arteries are the size of fairly large veins, in fact, leg veins are used when bypass surgery is done to the coronary arteries.  To find out how many and how badly the arteries are damaged by calcium and plaque (cholesterol) build-up, an Angiogram can be done, consisting of a tiny camera at the end of very thin fine tubing inserted into an artery at the groin, and slowly moved up and into the heart arteries.  An Angiogram would be done only in the event of heart disease symptoms, because the procedure itself carries some risk.
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Wearing high heels doesn't help the blood flow through your leg effectively. Most would recommend that you wear low-heeled shoes ..one inch or less. However I don't think that occasional wearing of heels would cause a problem. Other things that contribute to varicose veins are standing for a long time and crossing your legs.
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you may try LASER treatment,\nvery small veins will disappear for sure, larger vein will only shrink\ncosty
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MOST REASONS OF THIS BAD BLOOD CIRCULATION OR VARICOSE CHECK WHIT YOUR DOCTOR
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I've got help for you! There is a vitamin called "Horse Chestnut."  No, it's not made from horses, it comes from a plant with that name. Anyway, it been shown to help diminish varicose veins and promote circulation. Do a search online and you can read more about it what it does, and you can also order it.
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Self-help measures — such as exercising, losing weight, not wearing tight clothes, elevating your legs and avoiding long periods of standing or sitting — can ease pain and prevent varicose veins from getting worse. Varicose veins that develop during pregnancy generally improve without medical treatment within three months after delivery.\n\nSelf-care\n\n  Support stockings  \nWearing compression stockings is often the first approach to try before moving on to other treatments. Compression stockings are worn all day long. They steadily squeeze your legs, helping veins and leg muscles move blood more efficiently. The amount of compression varies by type and brand.\n\nSome people think of compression stockings as being uncomfortable and unstylish, but their negative fashion reputation is no longer deserved. Stockings today come in a variety of strengths, styles and colors. With the variety offered, you're likely to find a stocking that you're comfortable wearing.\n\nCompression stockings are sold at most pharmacies and medical supply stores. Prices vary. Prescription-strength stockings also are available.\n\nWhen purchasing compression stockings, make sure that they fit properly. Using a tape measure, you or your pharmacist can measure your legs to ensure you get the right size and fit according to the size chart found on the stocking package. Compression stockings should be strong but not necessarily tight. If you have weak hands or arthritis, getting these stockings on may be difficult. There are devices to make putting them on easier.\n\nVaricose Veins Diet\n\nLet's start with most simple part of this program: Varicose Veins diet. When it comes to diet, it is very important to avoid eating  Toxins  and   Foods that Kill. Please follow those links and learn what are The Toxins I am talking about and what are those  " Foods that Kill". Now, important part of your diet should also be  Water Cure.  Please, become familiar with  Water Cure. Your Diet should contain: Foods That Heal, Vegetable juices,  Fats that Heal,  Unrefined Sea Salt. Also, try to understand food tolerance. You can not find the right Varicose Veins diet, unless you fully understand and learn about food tolerance.\n\nTake some time to implement and learn all what you have read here, and then continue reading further.