Question:
Over the last 3 - 4 years I have had the occasional varicose vein burst on my leg and the normal treatment has been a Voltaren and Hirodoid gel. This time the vein has burst and is quite large measuring 13cm x 6cm raised and painful. Now I can't be bothered going to the doctor because I know what will be said as far as treatment goes, my question is should I be doing my normal exercise. I have been working out for 3/4 hr a day and don't really want to stop or rest as the enthusiasm will fade. Any experiences here as far as burst veins go, please.

Answer: -I thought they cauterized those with lasers these days? There was another thing they did with an injection directly into the vein. Is laser surgery unavailable in NZ? -It's all available. But there are different degrees of varicose veins and I have been told professionally that injecting and laser treatment won't help me. I need the full strip and those horrible stockings afterwards. -I have had the large bulging veins for a while, and yes this is burst. Those measurements I gave are the results of the bruising effect which come instantly after either a slight knock or brushing of the vein on something. I have had a few veins burst in the past including on my toe but never while I have been exercising extensively.