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Is Pain In The Legs Sign Of Varicose Veins?

hi i'm Female, 42 yrs of age, reasonably good health. I've been having pain in my legs for some time now. feel better when they;re raised.The physio says it could be varicose veins/ What are the symptoms and what should be done. Thanks I am overweight.height 5 ft 7, weight 89.

Thu, 7 Jan 2016
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I have gone through your complaints.varicose veins is one problem.as you are saying you are overweight that may be osteoarthritis , disc problem.go for investigations like X ray knee ,Mri LS spine and venous doppler.based on the reports we can come to conclusion and thus treatment plan.
Thank you
Regards
Vasundhara
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Is Pain In The Legs Sign Of Varicose Veins?

Hi I have gone through your complaints.varicose veins is one problem.as you are saying you are overweight that may be osteoarthritis , disc problem.go for investigations like X ray knee ,Mri LS spine and venous doppler.based on the reports we can come to conclusion and thus treatment plan. Thank you Regards Vasundhara