I've had varicose veins in my right leg for about 5 months now and my doctor recommended surgery. Are there other treatment options besides surgery that could help with this condition? I'm a bit worried about going under the knife if there are alternatives.

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I have varicose veins on my left leg is there a way to treat them without surgery and how long would non-surgical treatment take to show results

vein striping and reconstructive sx is advised.

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My mom was diagnosed with varicose veins and allopathy suggested surgery while homeopathy gave her medicines that replaced her entire diet but made her restless and constipated Now we're considering acupuncture does it actually help with varicose veins or is it just another temporary fix

Limb elevation ,vein stripping and thrombolytic agents are advised to the patient.

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I've been dealing with varicose veins for a while and wondering if surgery is expensive. Should I see a dermatology surgeon or just a general physician for this issue? I'm not sure who's the right specialist to consult.

in person dr consultation requred to check physical examination.

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