August 28, 2011
Your Questions About Cause Of Varicose Veins
Sandy asks…
Could sclerotherapy have triggered a varicose vein?
Hello, i underwent the above procedure on Saturday for a few small thread veins on my thigh to get my legs summer ready. I did everything that the nurse, who was lovely, said and brought my support tights with me, and have been wearing them since.
Today, I took my tights off to have a look and noticed quite a lot of swelling in a particular area where i had a more noticable vein (on the side of my thigh, just down towards my knee) I wasn’t bothered at all as i know that this is expected. however, I took them off this morning again for a shower and noticed that, about 2 inches above my knee, there appeared to be, what i can only describe as the beginnings of a varicose vein! So i got all the mirrors in my house down to check and thats all i can describe it as! The bulgy vein seems to eminate from the bulge where i had the thread vein injected. I called up the clinic who advised me to come in.
The nurse said that swelling is expected but said the bulgy vein was nothing to do with the sclerotherapy as you do not inject into those veins. She also did not think that the bulge and the, assumed, varicose vein, where near enough meaning that it could be the start of a varicose vein!!
I can’t belive it 
This has literally appeared since i had the treatment and i am devasted at the prospect of having a bulgy varicose vein!!
Does this sould like a post-sclerotherapy reaction?
could the sclerotherapy have caused a varicose vein??
Rene Heasman answers:
Varicose vein is caused by going through a pregnancy, standing for long periods of time, being overweight, age(they appear more often as people grow older)
John asks…
varicose vein aged 16, HELP?
hi, im 16 years old and now becoming extremely pissed off with my varicose vein which can you blame me?.. im worried about my appearance, which anyone at my age would be, it really takes down my confidence. from time to time it becomes uncomfortable too.
what can i do!.. its quite large, and have a phobia of surgery, but if thats the only option i will do it.
what can and should i do?.. anyone in my postion?
i suffer from a syndrom which effects the kidneys adding pressure ont he blood or somthing liek that and thats whats cause the varicose vein
im unsure of that though but its somthing i read, not 100% sure though.
(sorry for repeating)
hi, im 16 years old and now becoming extremely pissed off with my varicose vein which can you blame me?.. im worried about my appearance, which anyone at my age would be, it really takes down my confidence. from time to time it becomes uncomfortable too.
what can i do!.. its quite large, and have a phobia of surgery, but if thats the only option i will do it.
what can and should i do?.. anyone in my postion?
i suffer from a syndrom which effects the kidneys adding pressure ont he blood or somthing liek that and thats whats cause the varicose vein
im unsure of that though but its somthing i read, not 100% sure though.
i have had 2 ultra sounds on it now and it doesnt appear to be growing
but its still there, i want it gone.
Rene Heasman answers:
Things that can contribute to getting varicose veins:
the pressures of having a baby
or
not doing a lot of exersize
or
being over weight
or
standing up for long periods of time
see your doctor if you are worrying
hope this helps
xx
Laura asks…
Can you get varicose veins in your arms?
My 3 year old (I’m 26) just pointed out the ‘green marks’ on the inside of my arms. I have always been able to see my veins, but today they are pretty prominent. Are they varicose veins? What is causing this? Could it be a health condition or something wrong with me? They are only visible in my left arm, and like I said, they’re pretty prominent. I am diabetic, but I seriously doubt this is related. Any answers or suggestions are appreciated. I cannot go to my doctor anytime soon because I have no health insurance.
They are not ‘sticking out’ past the surface of my skin. They are just very dark and a greenish color, not purple.
LMAO sylvia, thanks!!!
Rene Heasman answers:
I have those too. Not to worry its usually genetic someone in your family probably had the same type of veins in their arms. Not related to any illness and mine are green too and do not stick out. Hereditary just like the ones in the legs, just a different body part Have you ever seen Angelina Jolie’s wow now those look bad they look like ropes on her arms I guess cause she’s so skinny and they even bulge out on her forehead. Again, hereditary and being overly thin. No medical emergency, just an unusual looking arm with greenish deep vein running up and down. Hey, just gives the 3 year old somehting to brag about to his friends, “Hey, look what my mommy has, I bet your mommy doesn’t have this.”
Betty asks…
varicose vein and cyst found in scrotum?
My husband just found out today that his pain is caused by a varicose vein above his left testicle and they also found a cyst. We had a daughter 6 months ago so do you think he isn’t infertile or could he be infertile just the last few months maybe? Also, what are the chances of the cyst being cancerous? Also, he had a varicose vein removed out of his left leg 2 years ago… could that have anything to do with having another one?
Thanks.
Rene Heasman answers:
The surgery for the varicose veins are done only after ruling out all the dangerous causes causing this condition… So since he has underwent a surgery means that it was just a varicose vein and nothing else… U should be relieved of this… Secondly regarding his present condition… The varicose veins above the testis is called as Varicocele, It is common in tall thin individuals and Most commonly occurs on the Left side… Most often its idiopathic, but rarely it can be due to a serious cause inside abdomen, Which i don’t want to name it here (It just increases ur Anxiety). But i’m sure that they would have ruled it out by now…
Regarding the cyst, these cysts which occur in in the scrotum are usually epididymal cysts and they are most often benign and can rarely be malignant.. If removed, it s successfully treated…
Regarding Fertility, There is nothing to worry, Varicocele is indicated as one of the causes of infertility. But its actually doubtful.. He is not probably infertile… Since u have borne a Daughter just 6 months back, and u will be breast feeding, this will be preventing u from becoming Pregnant.. Its probably not because of him…
Regarding the last question, answer is YES, tall stature, thin stature, Long hours of working in Standing position are the Predisposing factors of both Varicocele and the Varicose veins in the legs…
Michael asks…
problems at work, who is at fault? and what can i do about it?
i have a progressive condition that affects my ability to do certain things on a day to day basis. i have varicose veins, caused by weak veins in my legs and having been overweight in the past. i had my first one at the age of 15, which is rare. and have probably inherited them from my father as my mother has none. i have never been pregnant (the common cause for the condition).
i work in fashion retail, and i have been with the same company for almost 3 years. i am only contracted 12 hrs a week and they make allowances for me by giving me additional breaks etc.
my employers have known about my condition from the start, i put it on my application form so they were aware. i accepted the job as i thought that 12hrs would have no adverse affect on my condition. i was asked in the interview if my condition would affect me doing some/a bit of overtime, i said no. therefore i am on a flexi contract, so have to do some overtime, but i have been quite lucky with overtime as i have never really had to work over 16hrs in a week. which is ok.
i now find myself in a position where i’m having to turn down overtime hours, as they are trying to make me work 22hrs + in a week.
BUT turning down hours has landed me with a “counselling” session, as i am technically in breach of contract, although they are making an allowance. As finally after almost 3 years service have finally decided to ask me for medical evidence from my doctor of my condition. and a recommendation of how many hours i should do per week.
it seems to me that they are at fault, whether it be negligence or incompetence, to leave it so far into my employment to ask for this evidence. surely they should have asked for this in my probation period? or should i have just provided them with it long ago?
this is causing me a lot of stress and upset, and i just want to know what i should do/what i can do about it all apart from getting the medical evidence. i know they could sack me for breach of contract, but i think i could take them to court if they did. but what can i do about it in the meantime?
maybe i waffle too much.
the issue isn’t them asking for medical evidence, but taking so long to do so. surely this should have been asked for on commencement of employment?
Rene Heasman answers:
I think you need to contact your doctor and get written evidence for your condition. Your employers have the right to have this. I would think that in the past they haven’t needed to ask for evidence as your illness hasn’t affected your ability to fulfil their requirements.
I do agree that increasing your contracted hours by more than 50%, is unreasonable (especially considering your condition) and i think you have more of an argument on these grounds than on health grounds.
I would get a letter from your doctor, just to prove that your condition is legitimate, ask them to suggest a safe amount of hours per week for you and then try to argue your case on the increased hours.
Your company cannot fire you in breach of contract, as you do do extra hours, however, they could insist that you increase hours and give you a job in which you will be sitting instead of standing….and if you are not willing to do this or if you are not qualified to or unable to do this sitting position they may be in a position to terminate your employment.
Edit:
they do not necessarily need to ask for the evidence of your condition when they first employed you, as a lot of applications are taken as “for word”…for example you can say you have a certain qualification but not have to show evidence….unless…if in the future they have reason to question it. I think in this situation they are looking for evidence that you really do need to only work a certain amount of hours and are not just pulling the wool over their eyes. Situations change in a working enviroment. You could say you had a french conversation exam, not show evidence, then work there for 10 years without a french man coming in, only to be caught out when one finally does. They would call on you to speak french. You wouldn’t be able to (but could say it’s because you had suddenly lost your voice) THEN they might doubt your ability and would ask you for evidence….10 years after employment. A very long winded way of saying what i want to say , which is “they are doubting the severity of your condition”
i hope things work out for you
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