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Bulging vericose vein

I have a bulging varicose vein on the side of my knee, what is the cause and what treatments are available?
Poster
  • Female | 54 years old
  • Complaint duration: 90 days
  • Medications: none
  • Conditions: none

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Although you may have an isolated vein, which could be treated by excising or injecting it, more often, there is an underlying cause, that should be addressed. If you see a vascular surgeon, they will likely perform a venous ultrasound, and based on the findings recommend the best treatment options.
This is probably great saphenous reflux or a broken vein with venous insuffiency. A ultrasound can quickly make the diagnosis. Large bulging veins are abnormal and are usually caused by dysfunctional anatomy. A vein specialist can make te diagnosis.
DEPENDS ON TRAUMA, CLOTTING, or prior surgery.

Diagnostic Ultrasound, and likely sclerotherapy or excision may cure the issue. BUT underlying cause needs clarification by history and exams with vascular surgeon.

VEIN SOLUTIONS is our practice in Greater Cincinnati.
Creighton B. Wright
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The cause is long time standing and stooping

The solution is to remove them or call my office at1-310-394-9747 to heal them
Don Ha
Varicose veins are often caused by pressure coming from veins that don't work properly deeper in the leg. Veins should return blood against the force of gravity - when they fail, they allow pressure to flow backwards. That condition is called venous insufficiency and the pressure causes varicose veins. The reason people have these conditions (venous insufficiency and varicose veins) are primarily genetics, aging and prolonged standing. Pregnancy can exacerbate them.

For Varicose vein treatment Miami area patients should make an appointment for an initial consultation to have a fully ultrasound and then discuss treatment options. For patients outside Miami, we offer phone and video consultations with the potential to do ultrasound and treatments on the same day.

Varicose vein treatment is performed using one or a combination of three things: laser vein treatment, minimally invasive vein removal surgery - microphlebectomy, and sclerotherapy. All of these can be performed in the office using local anesthesia only and no downtime. Regardless of what treatment is right for you, make sure you see a doctor who specializes in varicose vein treatment - not someone who "does veins" on the side. Try searchingwww.abvlm.org to find a doctor certified by the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. Learn more about varicose vein treatment at http://www.miamibeachvein.com/miami-varicose-vein-treatment/