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Vein injection query.

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ipri
ipri

Hi..what happens to the foam / sclerosing agent after injection?....can it travel to other parts of the body...say , the lungs? thanks

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  • cheryl90571
    cheryl90571 ipri

    Posted

    It is basically saline, so it is just eliminated by the body. Had my legs done several years ago with no ill effects.
    • ipri
      ipri cheryl90571

      Posted

      Thanks....the injection puts a sclerosing agent to cause clotting of the blood / damages the vein so that the vessel seals off.....does this not travel any further?
    • cheryl90571
      cheryl90571 ipri

      Posted

      From what my doctor told me the residual liquid is just eliminated from the body.
    • ipri
      ipri cheryl90571

      Posted

      Hey Cheryl....thanks. From a cold North of England "HappyChristmas.  ian
    • cheryl90571
      cheryl90571 ipri

      Posted

      A Happy Christmas to you, too, from NE Ohio USA!!!
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