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How To Treat Varicose Veins On My Leg?

my vericose veins are primarily in my right leg by my knee and in the shin area. They are hurting me lately and sometimes my leg swells a little. I work out and walk alot and never sit to much as I heard that is worse for blood flow. I am on crestor as well.
Wed, 9 Nov 2016
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Hello and welcome to Healthcamagic.
You can treat it on several ways. In early stages you can try with detralex cream,elastic compression and in severe stages,surgery may be required for significant varicose veins. You need to do Doppler ultrasound to verify what stage it is
I hope I have answered your query. I wish you a nice day.
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How To Treat Varicose Veins On My Leg?

Hello and welcome to Healthcamagic. You can treat it on several ways. In early stages you can try with detralex cream,elastic compression and in severe stages,surgery may be required for significant varicose veins. You need to do Doppler ultrasound to verify what stage it is I hope I have answered your query. I wish you a nice day.