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Have Pigmentation And Varicose Vain Around Ankle. Have G6PD Deficiency And Osteopinia, Take Medication. What To Do?
Hi my name is Geeta I will be 56 this october, my height is 5'5", I weigh 58 kg, I am G6PD deficiency, I have osteopinia for that I have been given Alendronic Acid 70mg and daily calcium pill with vitmin D. I have pigmentation dark spots and vericose vain in green color around my ankle since over ten years, Is there anything to get rid of it? Pls help.
Wed, 15 May 2013
Hello and welcome to HCM,
The main problem that you are facing is that of varicose veins and pigmentation around the ankles.
Varicose veins are managed in a number of ways. They can be managed conservatively initially.
In later stages when there is ulceration, the involved vein is removed surgically.
G-6-PD is a genetic disorder. You must be well versed with the disease and its course.
Certain medications must be avoided to prevent the precipitation of the symptoms caused by G-6PD deficiency.
Osteopenia is a age related process common in females. This is caused by deficiency of estrogens during post menopausal period.
Your doctor has prescribed medicines (alendronic acid) for it.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
The main problem that you are facing is that of varicose veins and pigmentation around the ankles.
Varicose veins are managed in a number of ways. They can be managed conservatively initially.
In later stages when there is ulceration, the involved vein is removed surgically.
G-6-PD is a genetic disorder. You must be well versed with the disease and its course.
Certain medications must be avoided to prevent the precipitation of the symptoms caused by G-6PD deficiency.
Osteopenia is a age related process common in females. This is caused by deficiency of estrogens during post menopausal period.
Your doctor has prescribed medicines (alendronic acid) for it.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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