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Can X-ray show varicose veins?
I think I have varicose veins. Can X-ray show varicose veins?
4 Answers
No, a duplex ultrasound is the best measure of venous insufficiency.
It could in a older person with calcified varicose veins but that information is not very useful or informative. Physical exam by your health provider can detect it often and Ultrasound is a better test with excellent information useful for diagnosis and management of varicose veins.
Umashankar Ballehaninna
No, an X-ray cannot see varicose veins. You need an ultrasound.
No