Varicose Veins: How to get rid of them

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In this episode of "Talking with Docs," Dr. Chan, a skilled vascular surgeon, discusses varicose veins. Join us as we delve into the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this common condition. Dr. Chan explains what varicose veins are and how they develop, as well as the different factors that can contribute to their formation. She also outlines some of the potential complications that can arise from untreated varicose veins, and discusses the various treatment options available, from conservative measures like compression stockings to more invasive procedures like vein stripping. Whether you're dealing with varicose veins yourself or simply interested in learning more about this condition, this episode is a must-watch!
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@tswan5271 11 месяцев назад

I went a few months back to the local Vein specialist for a consult for my varicose veins on my legs, and I mentioned that they are causing me pain. The doctor stated that varicose veins don't cause pain. Never went back to that doctor again.

@matthewhildebrandt1901 Год назад

My mom had horrible varicose veins and dealt with blood clots her whole life. In her late 60's, she had several major blockages in her heart. She wasn't a candidate for bypass (because of her veins), but they had just started using stents in the US, so that's what they did. No one believes this story and her doc was shocked too, but shortly after getting the stents, all her varicose veins were gone. I know it shouldn't have happened and no one has much of an explanation, but it's true. She lived another 20 years and had no problems.

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Very cool

@GUITARTIME2024 Год назад

I suspect thats how I'm getting mine (maie, early 50s). Also coincided with beginning of covid. Literally saw the first one in spring 2020 out of the blue.

@marieclare5605 Год назад

What Do you mean by stents please answer and thank you

@sharlinethompson8725 Год назад

I have the same problem

@marienaci2181 Год назад

3 here I Kam here operacon dhe prap me Jane here cfar mund te bene me Tani me dhemb gjuri

@vincentmolloy5660 Год назад

My wife developed some nasty veins on her legs after our second child. Years later, when they eventually started giving her trouble, she opted for the Radio Frequency ablation technique. The results were astounding. Working out, post procedure, certainly assisted big time in the recovery and sped up the healing process. Looking back, I would suggest having them treated sooner rather than later. Great video.

@decathlete2000 Год назад

how many therapy sessions did she need to heal ? were the veins worm like looking, bulging ? or it was not that severe ?

@vincentmolloy5660 Год назад

@decathlete2000 the veins were everything you asked. Quite bad looking. After one treatment and a few months later they have disappeared. The trick is to do some moderate exercise after the procedure. She finds walking outdoors or walking on the treadmill very soothing after the procedure. She has to go back for a follow-up soon to take care of some smaller ones, but the major ones are gone. There is still some numbness in certain areas, but it seems to be coming back over time. I think this is a winner and certainly the least invasive.

@bowtech1020 Год назад

@@vincentmolloy5660just radio frequency ablation? Or a combination of that and a phelebectomy? What kind of numbness

@helenalovelock1030 11 месяцев назад

Did she have to pay ?

@atta1798 11 месяцев назад

How long since she had the procedure n still fine?

@quilino59 Год назад

I was suffering from varicose veins for over 15 years, It was swollen and heavy I thought they were going to explode in 2010 I decide to have it checked and contact New York veins and had sonogram and they told me I need surgery and they removed the veins cutting along side of my legs, I felt some pain they close the vein with laser it was burning it felt like when you get shot with a gun burning inside, now 13 years later I still never have problems again and my legs looks like nothing ever happened, I have to say thank you to the wonderful doctor for the good job they did, I don't remember theirs names, but the surgeon was a Porto Rican It was a very good decision provably prolonged my life. The cost was $22,500.00 My insurance paid around 17k and they agreed to me not paying the rest of the money, once again thank you very much if you remember me.

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Thanks for sharing !

@User-lt1pqzrtstkpfrzj 3 месяца назад

So the the doctor performed 2 combined surgeries : a laser one + a conventional one at a time? I’m going to have a conventional one next week, because the laser one I did 6 years ago didn’t work well .

@slavasss2189 2 месяца назад

Why insurance not paid in full? 5k underpamnt is a lot...

@lenoraberendt750 Год назад

Awesome video as always. So informative! Thanks for sharing this information. 👍

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Welcome Lenora

@Mel-yh8yn Год назад

Great as usual! Thank-you for the info & humour. You guys are the best. Don’t change.

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Thanks Mel. Will try not to

@saph39 Год назад

Thanks for making these awesome and really informative videos.

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Thanks S you are welcome

@NotAvailable_na 10 месяцев назад

Great video. Found it to be very informative. Thank you.

@slomo1716 Год назад

WILD... I had varicose veins in the back of my legs in high school and in my 20's. I never experienced discomfort, but did have episodes of legs swelling and throbbing in horrible pain, unable to walk. Growing up on a farm, I was treated like a hired hand and was able to be on my HS swim team. I was instructed by my mother the solution was to wrap the area of my leg in a hot towel soaked with Epsom salt solution, wrapped in plastic and by morning the leg recovered. With age they disappeared, never to return, I am now 70 and the only inflammation is my knee and hip. Thanks for the great information!

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

That is awesome

@ntoul Год назад

Not how it works. They don’t go away. Watch the video at:5:45

@decathlete2000 Год назад

@SLOmo, how is the epsom salt solution made? How much epsom salt to mix into how much water? Should the epsom salt solution be heated up and the towel placed into the solution to soak up the hot solution? How sever were your varicose veins? Were they worm/intestine looking like ? Thank you

@irinak43 Год назад

@@decathlete2000 I think it is 9% solution. Close to blood salt solution

@decathlete2000 Год назад

@@irinak43 did you try this espom salt solution method ?

@kiransharma7848 Год назад

I needed this information! It comes at the right time. Thanks a ton Doc's. ❤

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Very welcome Kiran

@shredder2cop Год назад

Switch to homeopathy!! Surgeries are just solving symptoms problem , the issue where vericose starts is not touched hence you will again land up in the same problem + cost and mental stress... Turn to natural remedies , go for homeopathy first

@stephenevelyn1911 2 месяца назад

Hi, my wife sent this video to me. This is what I have been looking for {over 30 yrs} Now, I am in a much better position to make a wonderful medical decision. I will be visiting your medical centre. Thanks.BLESSINGS!💯

@ellenmacklin4986 Год назад

Thank you for your information. I have had varicose veins since I was a kid. I'm in my 70's now. Just the past few years my legs have felt heavy.

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Very welcome Ellen

@TheGosgnach Год назад

Hey docs and Dr.Chen!! Thanks for sharing another fascinating video!!

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Welcome

@louie5310 Год назад

Everyone wishes they had such fun, informative, relatable doctors!

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Thanks !

@midnightodellewest1999 Год назад

Thank you for this video. I would love to see one on the difference between lipoedema and lymphedema.

@pharmclare 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for the impactful message

@aacc8466 Год назад

Thank you for sharing Dr. Chan!

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Welcome

@cf2993 Год назад

Great video! Thank you Dr. Chan!

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Welcome Michael

@Kiss__Kiss Год назад

Very well dissected, Docs.. Thank You!!

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Welcome Kiss Kiss

@donnamariebrown2478 Год назад

Thanks for having the nerve to get between these two, Dr. Chan. They are two of the BEST!!

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

That’s sweet Donna

@BB-oy1vb Год назад

Great video doctors!!!! Love, love your channel ❤

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Thanks

@buckw65 Год назад

Love your video's. You guess do the best at explaining thing to us non medical professionals

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

That’s the goal Paul

@shargutrick6895 Месяц назад

Great information, I suppose now after this wonderful video I will go see a doctor! Thank you'll so much, this was much needed for me!

@darlenericotta Год назад

Thanks great information! You Docs are a riot! Love your videos!

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Thanks Darlene

@brendanoel2318 Год назад

Thanks for your information on this. Just so you know. I made it through TKR, and I'm super veiny. Thought I was gonna die. This made me feel 100 % Better. And I feel so much better. My leg works! Yes! Pain, you were right about that. Love and hate therapy. But it works! If you work it. Thanks again for your help with this. I'm glad I didn't cancel the surgery. You guys are the best! Shine on! 👍 ❤

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

That is so great to hear Brenda. Glad we could help in any small way

@brendanoel2318 Год назад

@Talking With Docs Your welcome! Have barrett's asophagus, and don't know where it came from... and imbilical hernia. Geez! Previous ovarian cancer patient. In cased in ovary. Still alive and kicking. After 20 yrs. Felt like a cat with nine nine lives. Nice that today we have people like you guys to help us better understand what we'll go through. It's totally appreciated. Thanks so much! Wish you both the best! Have a great life! 👍 😊❤️

@stevenlengyel9701 Год назад

This is a very serious subject for me, I was a very active healthy man,only 46 years of age, most of my peers could not keep up with me. I developed varicose veins and went to a doctor that was a “Thoracic Surgeon” he was running a. Ken clinic, I guess there were not enough heart attacks in our community for him to be as busy as needed to live his lavish lifestyle. Anyway he performed a vein stripping on my right leg, and later I went home and had a stroke, he introduced an air embolism into my leg that made its way to my brain, via a PFO in my heart, which means a hole in the upper chambers of the heart that allows gas to travel through one side to the other, this is not a good thing, and I have since learned about 25 percent of the population have these PFOs and don’t know it, just like I didn’t. Anyway if you’re thinking about getting a vein stripping you better be 100 percent sure you don’t have this condition, one out four of you reading this post has the same hole in your heart, it doesn’t affect your life in anyway O’Neil you have a quack introduce air into your bloodstream, apparently there is no need to check for PFOs in our area, I do t know what the rules are in your area, but BEWARE! Doctors need money! They may believe the hippocratic oath is the hypocritical oath

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

So sorry to hear this Steven. Hope you are ok now

@user-pq8vh7ed8u Год назад

Which vein stripping the old version where they take out the vein through the upper thigh or newer version

@Islandlifefornow 11 месяцев назад

Oh my goodness, so the true color comes out in their humor! Geekhood is good. Thanks docs for this video. I enjoyed it.

@donnabitler2853 Год назад

Thank You for this very informative video with a side of humor! 😃 You guys are the best!

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Why thank you Donna

@mikebennett7261 Год назад

Thank you, doctors. We appreciate you.

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Welcome

@Tipperary757 Год назад

So helpful. Thank you!!

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Thank you !

@rosalindabarrett7508 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for the info

@stitchann Год назад

Great information. Thank you Docs and Dr. Chan

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Our pleasure!

@davidpescod7573 Год назад

Hi Docs and Dr Chan, many thanks for a fascinating, informative and very helpful video

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Welcome David

@elenag2965 11 месяцев назад

Actually there is something you can take, to take care of the varicose vein problem. My uncle had them and they were painful. He would take one clove of garlic twice a day and they completely went away. He also had a bump on the left side of his forehead, caused by a golf ball, when he was a teenager; that too, went away. He continues to take garlic, because of all the health benefits it has, when he feels that he needs to.

@Jojoma449 10 месяцев назад

Then your report it would suggest that the vein develops of infectious origin as garlic is highly antimicrobial. I wonder how that plays out. I wish someone would look for root causes instead of just saying “hereditary” or “ just happens “ .

@elenag2965 10 месяцев назад

@@Jojoma449 The root cause is, excess of estrogen; this is why we see this happen to women the most. In the cases of men, is when they reach a certain age, testosterone levels are lower and the percentage of estrogen is higher. Best thing we can do is, keep our fat percentage in check, consume lots of greens and garlic. I hope, this is of help to someone. God bless!

@zikrakhan503 10 месяцев назад

Thank you soo much for the information... i will definitely start it right away and let you know the results.... I am in constant pain since a week or so, they increased more 😢😢😢

@chandrikadesilva3382 4 месяца назад

@@zikrakhan503 Did you try the garlic treatment for varicose veins? Can I know the results?

@trusailietazperlinski4717 3 месяца назад

🙈 Cloves narrow, the rosemary narrows the inflammation in the veins, and ginger root too.. and once again I trust him to SHUT YOUR mouth. But yes I'm just fine.. just too much stressing me when I came home. I made it to 69 people's we love again...

@EdLogan-pv5ur 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for the information !

@TalkingWithDocs 9 месяцев назад

No problem!

@paulhaley5009 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so so much..my mum had terrible vains...my five sisters didn't get em but us boys did .myself and my brother...you lovely doctors have made a lot of people very happy...thank you bless you all..

@jaynadagostino2626 Год назад

Great info. I would love to see EVLT covered by OHIP. Much better option to stripping or ligation and lower recurrence. No need to require patients to have general anesthesia and 2 weeks off work to recover when there are better options out there. Let's hope someone from the MOH watches this channel. :)

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Yeah right 😀

@sharonchancey8938 Год назад

You guys are awesome!! Could you plz do a video on spider veins and how to help, also one on the upper back muscles cramping, burning only when standing and what to do. It takes the breath away so painful. Thx

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Yes will add to the list

@marcusaetius9309 Год назад

Excellent post!

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Thanks Marcus

@angyr2902 Год назад

Love you Doc, thank you for everything you guys do🙏❤️

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Welcome Angy

@cynthiaguarino2016 Год назад

My mother had both legs stripped. There were so many veins that had broken the casing and had also gone into her abdomen. She always had to wear these thick support stockings. It had such an impact on me that when I was pregnant I made sure that I elevated my legs at the end of every day. I'm in my 60's and still do it and no varicose veins for me.

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Very nice Cynthia

@cassiee3494 Год назад

Wow, you were observant and Glad you noticed with your mom, so you avoided it.

@gurjeetsingh-gd1wr 11 месяцев назад

Plz tell about curing Vericocele

@moniemone1062 Год назад

Great video thanks for sharing. I need to get mine treated and removed

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Hopefully this helped then

@moerudyk790 2 месяца назад

You always provide the best Info on all your Shows! Love watching and learning! to Laugh ! You are both very funny! Keep them coming!

@florypridgen4773 11 месяцев назад

Thank you doctor for good informations God bless you. ❤

@agi375 Год назад

I'm 35, started to have vericose veins in my mid 20s. For the past 10 years havent wore a skirt or shorts as they are not looking great with my veins, i have a standing job and i would have some swelling after work, but never caused me pain, but in the past year they got worse and two months ago i got a clot in my calf and thigh that caused me a lot of pain. I was on blood thining medication and it went away. Now they are going crazy again and the area where i got the clot got flatter, but the vein on my thigh bulged up higher on the leg. (I was told is the superficial vericose veins) now my veins hurt more and the swelling it too much. I am looking forward to getting it treated as it got to the point i cant wait with it no longer. This video was very helpful to help me understand what kind of treatments i can use. I always thought surgery was my only option which was not ideal. Im glad i found this channel in perfect time especially when i was about to get an appointment with the clinic in few days 😊 thank you

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Best of luck Agi

@user-pq8vh7ed8u Год назад

The swelling isn't good that's what can lead to a clot.. compression helps.. there not always comfortable but the procedures carry risks too and there no guarantee they won't come back

@paul5683 Год назад

About 20 years ago when I was still working, I had both legs operated on for varicose veins. My job and lifestyle caused me to be on my feet a lot. My lower legs were covered with large bulging veins and I originally had a local vein clinic do an ultrasound test and they found huge dilated veins in my upper legs too. Originally my insurance wasn't going to cover the therapy. About a year later I went to my regular doctor with what was a small wet spot on the inside of my ankle. Also there was a lot of darkened skin on both ankles .Turned out that this was the beginning of a small ulcer and it was determined that it was caused by the varicose veins, so then my insurance covered everything. The therapy was actually two different procedures. One was done outpatient at the local hospital and I was unconscious. The doctor basically cut through the skin and hooked the vein with a crochet hook and then cut the vein. Cauterizing the veins to reduce bleeding. Good thing i was knocked out, it would have hurt. Then a couple weeks later, the doctor had me come to his office and with the help of a nurse and an ultrasound tech. They wrapped me up for a surgery with just my knees poking out of the blankets. The doctor did the heat ablation on my upper leg dilated veins, with the help of the ultrasound, he could tell if he was in the vein and how deep he had to go in. I didn't think it hurt, kinda strange feeling having the probe going up inside my leg. He did both legs that afternoon. Apparently he had to do it to a lady in the morning and she was not enjoying it one bit. So everyone is different. I had good results from having this done. Barely missed any work. Cured the mini sore and cleared up the darkened skin. I'm glad that I had it done.

@eveoakley6270 Год назад

Ultrasound is not the correct procedure. An Endovenous Duplex Scan is the way to go. Ultrasound foam guided sclerotherapy is what you are referring to.

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Thank you for sharing

@Texasgirl2023 Год назад

@@eveoakley6270 I’m glad you said this. Because I didn’t know. They did an ultrasound on my varicose veins . But what’s the difference between the two?

@Texasgirl2023 Год назад

I know you said your glad you had it done, but As of today, do you have any leg pain? any circulation problems? Do you feel better or worse since your procedures?

@cassiee3494 Год назад

Wow. Good thing you were persistent too

@deborahlinton9635 Год назад

So informative once again. Thank you.👍🏻🇨🇦

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Welcome Deborah

@cchemmes-seeseeart3948 Год назад

Wow. As I watched this & read comments, I elevated my feet. I get aching painful feet after just hours shopping; I always thought I could not do a job that requires working on your feet. This is very informative of the truth of such a health concern.

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

The quality of the wall of the vein is not good enough to repair. They are very thin. Not like an artery. Good thought though

@cindicescon3149 Год назад

Coming from a medical background. You guys are so amazing. Plus my GF and I love your humor. Your wifes must shake their heads. 😂. Just love you guys and seriously you guys are very informative.

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Thanks so much Cindi! And yes they do 🤣

@MalMilligan Год назад

Early 60's started getting venous insufficiency in both legs and was put on Dafflon. Feet and ankles frequently puffy and could not see the normal exposed veins on my feet which had always been visible since childhood. Later discovered it was mostly because I wasnt exercising enough. Started walking 5,000 steps a day minimum, recorded on my cell phone, and I could see the veins on my feet again... puffiness GONE !!

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Yay Mal! Way to go

@apacur Год назад

How long did it take to notice a difference-- ? All are gone?

@MalMilligan Год назад

@@apacur I've been vegan for 7 years and more and more whole plant only lately. No fake meats and so forth. I also interval fast where I eat during an 8 hour window every day and I don't eat for 16 hours. When I started adding a minimum of 5,000 steps a day, the puffiness immediately left my feet. That day. I'm still on the Dafflon twice a day and if I continue walking consistently, I'll ask my Cardiologist if I can get off the meds. I'm trying to walk some in the AM and some in the evening to spread it out because I want the positive impact of the increased blood circulation over the whole day a little better. I screwed around with weight and stretching programs for the last 40 years without consistency. Walking every day I can be much more consistent.

@richardingraham-yy4sz Год назад

Yes thank you for that video I do have venous stasis and it's hard to heal, I did not know there's so many ways to heal them.

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Let’s hope it can help you

@OTseven Год назад

Thank you! I think this is my FAVORITE vid of your info. Very interesting . Full of info that I hadn't known, I don't have a varicose vein problem but it runs in my family. I'm almost 70 years old and heavy. Learning that bioflavinoids help prevent and that they are found in citrus is very useful data. Thank you. Also that vein stripping results in new little veins but the do not have valves ! Wow. My Mom had massive veins stripped when she was about 50 yrs old. I'm wondering if the lack of new valves contributed to other health problems she had. I've been watching your vids for several years. I learn so much. Thank you , from Southern California, for all these educational videos.

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Very welcome. Love Southern California!

@allisoncass4187 Год назад

I've had EVLT ( not covered by insurance & $$$). Also had stripping & foam saline injections, (which are partially covered depending on your issues/occupation). I can't speak for Ontario but it should be mentioned the wait lists to see a vascular doc for this issue is daunting. (3-5yrs). Private vein clinics also have long wait lists 1 1/2-2 yrs. The Venixxa is very helpful. Highly recommend, approx $25 pkg. The cheapest place to purchase is at Costco pharmacy. Thank you for covering this topic!

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Thanks for sharing

@bowiekt Год назад

Thank you for the info. I did have them stripped when I was in my 30’s and they did come back. Now in my 60’s they are downright painful. Will seek help

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

There are lots of options for sure. Good luck

@shirleyannedeluca6714 Год назад

amazing as usual

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Thank you shirley

@theresewheeler1498 Год назад

Thank you for sharing . I did have an operation

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Nice

@sharongodbout3275 Год назад

Excellent info! Could you do a video on the Spider veins and how to get rid of them? Thanks Docs! 🙃

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Yes we can

@cassiee3494 Год назад

@Talking With Docs yes would like to see

@tokyorosa Год назад

More from Dr. Chan! She's great!!

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

She sure is. We have another coming this week

@Jojosmith342 Год назад

Thanks for the useful info. Subscribed and definately like

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Thanks for the sub!

@eunicelwiindi8203 Год назад

Thank you so much for the message God bless you all 👍👍🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Thanks Eunice

@margaretwheatley6446 2 месяца назад

REBOUNDING, REBOUNDING, REBOUNDING, REBOUNDING

@decathlete2000 20 дней назад

Hi, For how many minutes per session did you rebound and how many sessions per day ? Did you use the 'health bound' where you do not leave the surface of the rebounder or you actually leave the surface of it ? How bad were your varicose veins ? Bulging worm/intestine looking like or more like dark blue/black spider vein looking like ? In how many weeks/months did your varicose veins disappear ? Which brand of rebounder did you use to heal varicose veins ?

@debraturner9433 Год назад

Please do one on spider veins and the best way a doctor can treat them.

@wilcox728 Год назад

Take out varicose veins they come back, spider veins, come back also, they really haven't done much on this problem, I have both, surgery on both and they came back with a vengeance. Years ago with surgery thought they would be gone, all for nothing.

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Spider veins are often caused by varicose veins and can be injected as well

@sassysandie2865 Год назад

@@wilcox728 same

@fazilm1 Год назад

Excellent video. Noticed discoloration around both ankles and am getting worried. I eat healthy and exercise a lot, so don't understand why the discolouration.

@lindathompson4770 11 месяцев назад

Read about Stasis. It could be from your veins or other health issues. I have it on my left ankel.

@katechurcher4830 3 месяца назад

Thank you Dr. Chan and doctors. I think something happened in my right calf Friday night and I was going to ignore it but now I will check in with my family doc. I would really like the written spelling of the vein supplements please.

@mannydossantos9603 Год назад

Thank you, docs, for addressing such an important issue. I have some experience that may help other varicose vein sufferers. In my case, the cause is hereditary… both my dad and mom had them. The veins were in the back of my legs and the impact affected me to this day. I was a good swimmer and water polo player at school, so cosmetically it was a nightmare for me… I was in a swimming trunks constantly. I decided to have surgery in my thirties, but unfortunately the varicose veins came back with a vengeance. I’ve learned to live with them, but it’s certainly a burden on anyone. Any sufferer must frequently check for the start of ulcers, as these are nasty to treat. Luckily for me, the varicose veins have been painless, I’m now in my seventies and it is, what it is.

@ginamarie5575 Год назад

Hi sorry you are in pain now wow we have a lot in common. I swam and did water polo until the veins started to show . So I started to run , bad idea maybe but no regrets I loved running until I couldn’t run anymore because of the veins had one of them stripped but now they are back with a vengeance like you said they always come back and re-route . Ouch they hurt me . I wear tights now and just deal with it . Going back to doctor soon to have treatment again . Never ending I think . I don’t have kids so I think that helps .

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Thanks for sharing

@Texasgirl2023 Год назад

Manny De Santos- Did you have actual surgery? or did you have a treatment to get your varicose veins closed off? and what do you mean they came back with a vengeance? the same veins that someone performed surgery on came back? Did they actually open back up? or did new veins grow back?

@mannydossantos9603 Год назад

@@ginamarie5575 I'm not in pain, thankfully, but other the veins grew on the surface of the calf muscles after surgery.

@mannydossantos9603 Год назад

@@Texasgirl2023 A few answers: 1) Yes, I had surgery to both legs... uncomfortable, but not painful. The surgeon removed a vein from my groin in the right leg... the implication was the if I needed a heart bypass operation in future, only the vein in the left leg would be available. 2) Many months after surgery, one small vein in the back of the leg actually burst (while playing golf), but a surgeon managed to seal it with an injection and pressure bandage. 3) The objective of the surgery I had, was to remove the horrible sight of varicose veins. It had affected me badly whilst growing up. 4) After surgery other veins regrew in the same area, by the calf muscles. Same unsightly size as before. I hope this explains better and be aware of the benefits and risks. The moral of the story? Find a very good vascular surgeon.

@CookingCanningAndBaking Год назад

Loved this video! What's the difference between varicose veins and spider veins? Is there a treatment for spider veins? Do spider veins turn into varicose veins?

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Usually the spider veins are more superficial and aren’t necessarily associated with pain. They will not necessarily turn into varicose veins

@veraterri1092 Год назад

is they any treatment for spider veins, that can remove it completely. 11:06

@dakotaearnest1201 Год назад

@@veraterri1092 yes there is a product called asclera (scerlotherapy using polidocanol) and it treats spider veins. You can have spider veins without an underlying issue, but you can also have them because of an underlying issue (venous insufficiency) so it is always best to have an ultrasound done to make sure your deep and superficial veins are sufficient.

@canadianloon6433 Год назад

Love you guys You are the best on RU-vid hands down

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Wow that is high praise. Trying to really raise the bar and educate our viewers on everything A-Z

@canadianloon6433 Год назад

@@TalkingWithDocs Keep doing what your doing your message is well received. Thanks once more

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

That’s awesome thanks

@sunnyhazen7832 10 месяцев назад

I’ve just had surgery yesterday and my country insurance covered for 100%. It is very easy experience and very cheap. Thank you all the doctors making this video big support from Mongolia 🇲🇳 ❤❤❤❤❤

@phinfogg3960 Год назад

Thanks!

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Thanks so much for the gift Phin!

@dinahu.s.a.2663 Год назад

Thank you for this informative episode. Can you please write the supplement mentioned?

@ellem8997 Год назад

Venixxa

@dinahu.s.a.2663 Год назад

@@ellem8997 Thank you

@ellem8997 Год назад

@@dinahu.s.a.2663 And Daflon 😀

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Thanks Elle

@angierobinson5570 Год назад

Love these vlogs keep them coming guys you do a fab job 🙌🏻🥰

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Thanks so much Angela

@annestrada1724 2 месяца назад

My grandma had varicose veins thick as your baby finger. She cured them by eating lecithin. So did her son. But they both said it made them mentally foggy, temporarily.

@decathlete2000 20 дней назад

Hi, May I ask which brand of lecithin they took and how much per day ? And in how many weeks/months did the veins get cured ? The lecithin they used was liquid or powder ? Did they mix it with their food or took it away from food on empty stomach, like 1 hour before food and or 2 hours after food ? Was the lecithin from soy or sunflower ? Thank you

@incorectulpolitic 19 дней назад

Hi, I would like to know as well which brand of lecithin they used, how much per day they took , how long it took to heal etc. ? Thank you

@shannon4968 Год назад

I have them bad .had them since 12 now 63. Never no pain. And don't dare to where shorts. Something in life to deal with. It's not life threatening.

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Sorry to hear that Shannon

@atunis5804 Год назад

Another EXCELLENT video! Don't you guys ever do a mediocre video? Maybe I've missed 'em, but why not do a few videos about eye problems i.e. Glaucoma, cataracts, etc. Keep these excellent videos coming !!

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Hi Chad. We did have a 3 episode series with our ophthalmologist about glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration. You should watch them!

@aliciasalvato3261 2 месяца назад

That’s wonderful news! What type of Practioner does this kind of procedure please?

@ievgeniagodynskyi1049 Месяц назад

What a bright Team!👋👍💪

@ClareHarrison-qi3bw Год назад

Hello Doctors. A terrific tour of all things tubular. Think the gist seems to be keep the blood moving. Barring inheriting it or hormones, it seems you could maybe mechanically prevent it by moving, eating well and elevating your legs when resting. As with all the videos, even if the theme does not apply at the time, there are still nuggets of information to take away that might prove beneficial later. I might start doing that thing on the sofa where you're back to front with the legs going up the wall. You'd keep spilling your tea, though ....

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Oh man! Thanks

@totallynotreese Год назад

could you guys possibly make a video on the best products for hormonal acne

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

We can add it to the list for sure and try and get an expert

@totallynotreese Год назад

@@TalkingWithDocs thank you so much for considering! i found out about you guys the other day and have enjoyed your content since 🙂

@carolbisnath9537 Месяц назад

Hi, just wanted to say thank you for the information. I live in a country where we have no options available to us ( who have varicose veins) apart from surgery. This is the first time l am actually hearing about daflon etc,. I had surgery for this already but l am starting to see these veins popping up again and also the cramps are getting more frequent. I have been unsure as to what my options are before viewing this video. So l say a heartfelt thank you and God bless you! I also subscribed to learn more from you guys.

@crickadoodle1 8 месяцев назад

I've found great success with Red vine leaf!!! I know she said there's nothing you can take, but I'm so glad I tried it. Horse chestnut never did it for me, though I tried it for a long time.

@lauriea999 2 месяца назад

How long did you take it for ? I just ordered some

@crickadoodle1 2 месяца назад

@@lauriea999 it didn't take long to see a difference, but it never totally got rid of mine. It's not nearly as unsightly, though. I'm pleased enough to continue taking.

@lauriea999 2 месяца назад

@@crickadoodle1 awesome anything will help I'm trying to avoid surgery I work 14 hour shifts so , I am always adding insult to injury 🙏

@crickadoodle1 2 месяца назад

@@lauriea999 I hope it's an answer for you.🙏

@repentjesusiscomingsoon1529 Месяц назад

@@lauriea999 Laurie, did you try the red vine leaf? How did it work for you?

@gnohn9366 Год назад

Had Tri Vex procedure for varicose veins on both legs about 10 years ago. Doc did a great job. Quite painful for a few days, but overall It gave me a lot of relief.

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

That’s good to hear G

@user-pq8vh7ed8u Год назад

Transilluminated phelebectomy? Is there a reason you chose that over regular phelebectomy?

@cleanserofnoobs4162 Год назад

I started getting these when I was 26. During that time, I worked at retail as a cashier for several years and was told we CAN NOT be seen sitting at the register unless we had documented proof of medical conditions that required us to sit. Main reason being, "It makes us look more professional standing and at attention." Though, I've heard prolonged sitting could also cause varicose veins. Honestly i should've chose a more active line of work, where potentially I could've had nice smooth normal legs today. To make matters worse, they've gotten so bad to the point where my veins in my left testical are now swelling up and enlarging. It's a living nightmare, and I greatly regret working at retail.

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Hard to say if a different job would have made a difference. Compression stockings go a long way

@cleanserofnoobs4162 Год назад

@TalkingWithDocs Well... it's hard to say if compression stockings would have made a difference or not, my veins have only gotten worse over the years despite me wearing them. And I don't think there's any uh... compression cups... for testicular veins. And even if there was... I don't think I'd wanna wear that, lol.

@Ryan-Tech 9 месяцев назад

@@cleanserofnoobs4162 Did you ever investigate to know if you have internal iliac vein reflux? Did any Doc ever tell you that internal iliac vein reflux can cause enlarged veins around the testis? I'm investigating, and it looks like a thing. Do you have little lesions across the veins on your scrotum, as well?

@aldeenjackson6288 Месяц назад

Thank you so much both Dr I really need your help to fix mind please 🙏

@TalkingWithDocs Месяц назад

Best of luck

@marciaborg77 Год назад

Thanks to Dr. Chan for this wonderful video. On my left knee it looked more like a road map instead of ropes. I had mine done in 2003. They were very huge since I was only in my 20s at that time. They only gave me 2 Valium plus some iv along with it. It was painful when they were doing it. I wished they could have put you to sleep for it. Some have come back but not like before being huge and popping out of my leg. Besides on my dad's side my grandmother had it done along time ago from what I was told.

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Very welcome.

@user-pq8vh7ed8u Год назад

What procedure did u have done? Phelebectomy? How was the pain afterwards?

@marciaborg77 Год назад

@Tom A I had staph phlebotomy done little incisions about 25 of them in my left knee. The pain was horrible while I was awake for it. Which afterwards I was fine able to move had to wear thigh high compression socks after that which it was medivan the brand name. Know I have knee high jobst socks on which is the brand name for that too. I go to see a certified orthotics and prosthesis place to get the right fitting. The first was 30/40mg know 20/30mg.

@user-vj6sh5kk5s Год назад

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@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Glad to hear that

@brendawells5143 11 месяцев назад

I'm a registered nurse and have had varicose veins since nursing school, they dont bug me so I never had them checked (cosmetically they're very noticable but that doesn't bother me). Finally experienced skin changes so had them checked- I'll be needing evla with a GA. The GA part doesnt thrill me but in Ontario ohip will cover evla under GA so I guess it's a win?!

@indy3240 10 месяцев назад

What’s a Evla? Do you mean evaluation and what’s a GA please?

@laurafreeman3335 Год назад

I like this video on my grandma just had to have her something things going on she was having some issues so I might have one or two it's not a big deal and then they don't cause any pain but this was an informative video and I do did enjoy the info that this video brought up so you guys have you guys have some interesting topics that you guys talked about on this this platform

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Why thank you

@kens6168 Год назад

Well done, as usual. Say about a year ago I had my eyes examined by my regular eye doctor. He said “Wait a second, I need to check something”. He discovered that my retina was partially detached. Within a couple of hours I was at University hospital being operated by a Laser specialist. The operation took about an hour with only small pain. Interestingly I never noticed any problems with my vision nor had any pain. By the way I am over 80 years old and in very good health. Your viewers might be interested in this kind of surgery.

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Thank you for sharing Ken

@frequentlycynical642 Год назад

Had minor varicose veins. After a knee replacement five years ago I had to wear support hose for two weeks. After I took them off, no more varicose veins! However, they have recently come back. Time to find that support hose!

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Get that hose on!

@apacur Год назад

Why would the compression hose eliminate the veins?

@frequentlycynical642 Год назад

@@apacur Only reporting what happened. No idea why except, apparently, they helped the blood flow as it should.

@MrsK976 Год назад

Do they have compression for upper thigh? I have huge ones on just one thigh in the inside

@jamilaumar573 Год назад

Hi Doc, thanks for the information My son has varicose veins on one of his legs though it doesn’t give him any pain but want to get rid of them, his own was as a result of prolonged standing

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Yes hard to do. Stockings can help symptoms and possibly progression. Injections are becoming the mainstay.

@Luna-luna909 Год назад

My doctor honestly and very clearly told me that even with treatment, I will still have to wear compression socks and to sit down if I have been standing for a long time, or to stand up and walk around every so often if I have been sitting for long periods of time, to avoid high heels, etc.. basically precautions need to be taken because I am more susceptible genetically since I have the exact symptoms of my mom, and even my dad has varicose veins. So yeah, precaution and prevention to avoid getting them and to avoid making them worse, before and after treatment. It’s a lifelong process.

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Yes let’s blame it on our parents! 😂

@toryberch Год назад

Hey Dr Z Dr E and Dr Chan 😀 yep I have hereditary varicose veins from my grandma and mom. I even had to have an ablation on the main artery in left leg. The blood was just gushing down the vein from what I remember

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Oh man Tory that’s no good

@toryberch Год назад

@@TalkingWithDocs No, but it fixed things and I no longer have that deep ache and pain 😀👍

@PapasDino Год назад

Thanks as usual guys...what were the names of the vascular supplements that Dr. Chan spoke about? I can attest to the genetic piece as my mom had them and I can see that I'm beginning to display them as well.

@ellem8997 Год назад

Venixxa

@PapasDino Год назад

@@ellem8997 Interesting that its targeted toward the treatment of hemorrhoids but I guess the effect would be the same. Thanks for the tip!

@kittyhinkle3739 Год назад

There are similar products with similar ingredients. Been used in Europe for ages. Diovasc and diosmin are similar products that may be a little less expensive.

@EnfleurageOs Год назад

I had 1 leg stripped 35 years ago. Any time I feel a vein might be acting up I treat it with an essential oil. I had a client use the oil to relieve her pain due to being on her feet during hot humid summer days

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Venixxa. Now you know

@judykieffer8812 7 месяцев назад

Thank you

@charlespowell5877 8 месяцев назад

You 2 (3) are GREAT!!!!

@WelcomeTooo Год назад

I had surgery on my leg veins when I was 20 years old …my legs looked great for about 2 years then the veins came back

@user-pq8vh7ed8u Год назад

When u say surgery do you mean stripping? Or newer phelebectomy?

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Wow that’s fast

@kimblake9356 Год назад

Great video but what about spider veins? If you have them does that mean you are likely to have varicose veins in the future? Thanks!

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

No actually opposite. Varicose veins can lead to spider veins

@minhsmallchim Год назад

i'm 14 and i workout quite a lot,i have been developing some varicose veins in my lower back recently. i have them at the back of my calves too but they are fading away.

@suzannehorton3146 Год назад

Thank you for a informative video.. I am lucky to have never had varicose veins,, but I was surprised to learn that it can be hereditary.. as my friends family all have varicose veins....

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@christophercharles3169 Год назад

Curious story. I had rather large varicose veins in one leg and one day as I was playing fetch with my son's dog, he crashed into my leg very hard causing my veins there to expand significantly and to be rather painful. I went to the hospital and they prescribed something for the inflammation. Within a couple of weeks, not only had the veins receded, they had disappeared entirely.

@decathlete2000 Год назад

Hi, What did they prescribe exactly and how much did you take ? Thank you

@christophercharles3169 Год назад

@@decathlete2000 My memory fails me but I'm fairly certain it was ES Advil and I believe I took the daily maximum for 2 weeks.

@decathlete2000 Год назад

@@christophercharles3169 how ad were the varicose veins? Were they worms/intestine looking like ? Or more like spider veins, just dark blue veins ?

@christophercharles3169 Год назад

@@decathlete2000 The former. They were quite large with little color.

@TalkingWithDocs Год назад

That be is awesome. Good dog 🐕