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Question:
I noticed a small group of spider veins after having my first child. Now, three children later (it's been close to three years since my last pregnancy), I have noticed more of these lovely things, and am experiencing noticeble discomfort, close to pain in this area. Also, this area is warmer to the touch.I am 32 years old, I am no toothpick, but am not signifigantly overweight. I exercise regularly and eat a balanced diet. I'm worried that something may be very wrong, not to mention how uncomfortable I sometimes feel. I can deal with the ugliness of it all, but not the worry. Can you help?
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waazzup@bellsouth.net
| Dr. Kolvenbach |
Living and practicing in Duesseldorf, Germany, Dr. Ralf Kolvenbach serves as Chief of the Department of General and Vascular Surgery at Augusta Hospital. Dr. Kolvenbach is also a Professor of Vascular Surgery at the University of Duesseldorf. He is affiliated with the German Board of Vascular Surgery as a Fellow, the European Society of Vascular Surgery as a full member, and the Royal Society of Medicine (UK) as a Fellow, among others.
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Answer:
Until now this is a cosmetic problem only. But it can mean that in the future you will develop varocose veins. Consider wearing some sort of compression stockings.
