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charmingskin
charmingskin

Does anyone young have varicose veins frown ?

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  • obli
    obli charmingskin

    Posted

    Hi, I am 23 and I have varicose veins. Precisely my saphenofemoral junction valve is incompetent and I have few superficial varicosities in my left leg. I have consulted vascular surgeons but they are having different opinions for the type of intervention required in my case. I have read literature regarding this but I am still not sure as to what would be a better procedure in my case; stripping or laser ablation. I would be thankfull to those who can help me and I would be happy to answer any of your questions too.
    • ptolemy
      ptolemy obli

      Posted

      I went for radio frequency ablation as apparently the laser heats up to some incredible temprerature that can cause burning. I think the technique is very similar though and less painful than stripping. It is done under local anaesthetic.
    • obli
      obli ptolemy

      Posted

      What about the recurrence....?
    • ptolemy
      ptolemy obli

      Posted

      Apparently the recurrence is very low approx 5% or less much less than stripping. Some hospitals still only do stripping because they are not prepared to invest in the new techniques and pay for people to be trained. Good old NHS. If you have any of the techniques done apparently you should choose a surgeon who does it all the time.
    • nel_49762
      nel_49762 obli

      Posted

      I got them when i was 22 years old and i get rid of them this year,so i had them for 14 years.The doctors try to do a sclerotherapy,but i didn't want .I am not allow to describe the procedure here.So you have to search for your self.

      If you want to know what i did search for Varicose Veins!!!Finally The Best Treatment.I just want you all to now that here is a beter treatment out there.

  • cat51
    cat51 charmingskin

    Posted

    I first got varicose veins when I was 16 and had them stripped at 18. I then had them reoccur and had laser treatment when I was 26 - apparently this was because the stripping hadn't rectified the problem with my faulty valve - not because stripping isn't efficient - the doc just said this can happen sometimes. The second time the v.veins were in a diff area. I have since had no problems and I am hoping they are gone for good (or at least until I'm an old lady haha!) smile
    • obli
      obli cat51

      Posted

      After the veins are striped how can varicose re occur....?
    • ptolemy
      ptolemy obli

      Posted

      Either the veins were not removed totally when stripping or new ones grow. I believe the chances of reoccurence with stripping is around 20%.
  • nel_49762
    nel_49762 charmingskin

    Posted

    I got them when i was 22 years old and i get rid of them this year,so i had them for 14 years.The doctors try to do a sclerotherapy,but i didn't want .

    If you want to know what i did search for Varicose Veins!!!Finally The Best Treatment

  • nel_49762
    nel_49762 charmingskin

    Posted

    I got them when i was 22 years old and i get rid of them this year,so i had them for 14 years.The doctors try to do a sclerotherapy,but i didn't want .

    If you want to know what i did search for Varicose Veins!!!Finally The Best Treatment

  • Aggienation
    Aggienation charmingskin

    Posted

    Young is a relative term? Teens? Usually if teens have varicose veins they have had an injury or may have a more central venous obstruction. One thing to look at is the size of the circumference of the thighs. If one is larger than the other (usually left, a more serious problem may be involved).
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