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What Causes Visible Veins On The Legs Of A 27 Year Old Woman?
Question: Hello!
I am a 27-year-old woman who used to have blemish-free legs with no visible veins. I'm wondering why my legs are suddenly noticeably veiny out of nowhere? The veins seem to have just appeared over this past year. How can I make them go away? I do believe I could have poor circulation in general, but could this be the culprit? I dont believe they are all varicose veins except for maybe one area where they appear circular... needless to say, I want them gone so I can feel good wearing shorts again -- may I treat myself? What do you recommend? Your genuine advice is greatly appreciated.
I am a 27-year-old woman who used to have blemish-free legs with no visible veins. I'm wondering why my legs are suddenly noticeably veiny out of nowhere? The veins seem to have just appeared over this past year. How can I make them go away? I do believe I could have poor circulation in general, but could this be the culprit? I dont believe they are all varicose veins except for maybe one area where they appear circular... needless to say, I want them gone so I can feel good wearing shorts again -- may I treat myself? What do you recommend? Your genuine advice is greatly appreciated.
Brief Answer:
Varicose veins
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
You have developed varicose veins.
These are dilated veins due to incompetent valves in veins.
Please get a color Doppler of leg veins done.
This will be helpful in finding out the involved valve.
If required this can be surgically repaired.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Varicose veins
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
You have developed varicose veins.
These are dilated veins due to incompetent valves in veins.
Please get a color Doppler of leg veins done.
This will be helpful in finding out the involved valve.
If required this can be surgically repaired.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Thanks! Is there an way to help lessen the appearance with natural supplements? Diet? y
Brief Answer:
Get color Doppler done
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It cannot be controlled with diet or supplements.
It's important to diagnose first.
You must get a color Doppler done for a proper diagnosis.
Management can be decided based on the degree of incompetence of the valves in the affected veins.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Get color Doppler done
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It cannot be controlled with diet or supplements.
It's important to diagnose first.
You must get a color Doppler done for a proper diagnosis.
Management can be decided based on the degree of incompetence of the valves in the affected veins.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
How much woul it cost to get them removed/corrected?d
Brief Answer:
Cost depends on extent of surgery
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
The cost will depend on the extent of valve repair required.
If all the valves are damaged then vein needs to be closed.
If the incompetence is not much medical treatment might be sufficient.
Please get a color Doppler done.
Thank you.
Cost depends on extent of surgery
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
The cost will depend on the extent of valve repair required.
If all the valves are damaged then vein needs to be closed.
If the incompetence is not much medical treatment might be sufficient.
Please get a color Doppler done.
Thank you.
Note: For further inquiries on surgery procedure and its risks or complications book an appointment now
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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