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What To Do For Bad Varicose Veins That Has Caused Pain, Hardness And Redness In Left Calf Veins?

Have had bad varicose veins I inherited for yrs! Never hurt or bothered me but w days ago my left calf where veins protrude turned red, got hard & is bothering me with some pain. Sort of itches, but I don t know if it s my veins or just a skin irritation!
Mon, 27 Jan 2014
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Hello

Thanks for the query

Whenever the varicose veins start itching and the skin surrounding it gets red it means that it require intervention. I strongly advice you to approach a vascular surgeon as soon as possible to undergo stripping of the veins. This will prevent varicose ulcers from forming.

I hope I was of help
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What To Do For Bad Varicose Veins That Has Caused Pain, Hardness And Redness In Left Calf Veins?

Hello Thanks for the query Whenever the varicose veins start itching and the skin surrounding it gets red it means that it require intervention. I strongly advice you to approach a vascular surgeon as soon as possible to undergo stripping of the veins. This will prevent varicose ulcers from forming. I hope I was of help Regards