I have varicose veins that are starting to become large. What should I do?

37-year-old womana year ago

Hello, I am 36 years old and I have varicose veins that are starting to become quite large. I wonder if this situation can be dangerous. I have a vein that is particularly painful, especially in summer. The aesthetics don't bother me: it's really the impact on my health that is starting to bother me. Thank you so much for your help!

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Naji-tom Samaha · a year ago

Hello Madam, if I understand correctly, the extent and pain of varicose veins have increased recently?

37-year-old woman · a year ago

Good evening,

First of all, forgive me for my slow response, I thought you would use the email address given when you registered.

The pain is sporadic and happens mostly in the summer heat. Not having access to a family doctor for a very long time, I never had the opportunity to ask my questions about these varicose veins that accumulate and become larger. We can read a lot about it on the internet, but I don't want to "make a face" with this information.

My questions are: should I consult for my varicose veins? I don't mind the aesthetics of the situation, but can varicose veins become a health problem requiring follow-up (not sure what kind of professional does this kind of follow-up)?

Thank you very much. Sorry again for my confusion and the delay in answering.

Have a nice evening, day!

[name removed to maintain confidentiality]

Naji-tom Samaha · a year ago

Thanks for the information, I'm sorry for the delay in my response, I hadn't seen the notification!

Short answer: Yes, it is recommended to consult for this in order to properly assess the situation and rule out other causes. In the meantime, wearing compression stockings, available without a prescription, can help alleviate some symptoms. Your pharmacist will be able to offer you choices according to the inventory and your preferences, while waiting for your medical consultation.

37-year-old woman · a year ago

Hello,

Thank you very much for the information. I will try to find a doctor in a walk-in clinic. For the compression stockings, since I have varicose veins up to my thighs, they are very long stockings that make me dizzy when I wear them. I can't wear anything that tight.

Thanks again, I wish you a great day!

Naji-tom Samaha · a year ago

I understand. There are stockings with minimal support, if you haven't done so, I recommend that you go for the looser ones. This is the first line of treatment.

37-year-old woman · a year ago

Excellent, thanks for the tip, so I will check out that option!

Naji-tom Samaha · a year ago

I wish you a good continuation!

Tom Samaha, pharmacist

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