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[|Human|] I had the ELVT procedure for varicose veins in my calf area. I have been experiencing many unpleasant side effects since the procedure such as swollen ankle and foot which makes wearing any shoes very uncomfortable. I also have burning sensation and swelling from the buttocks down to my knee. Is any of this a possible side effects of the closing off the greater saphenous vein? I regret doing the procedure, because it did the opposite of what it was supposed to do.
[|AI|]  Dear User, the causes of swollen ankle/foot and burning may be Heredity, obesity, age, trauma and standing for long periods of time have all been thought to damage venous valves and therefore cause venous insufficiency and varicose veins. High blood pressure inside your superficial leg veins causes varicose veins.to avoid this you need to do some regular muscle strengthening exercises for 10 mins at least, if the pain still persists then you may need a physical therapist to apply T.E.N.S, to avoid swelling and burning sensation.