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34 male have had varicose veins for years and years since early teenager age - have got considerably worse my job entails me to be on my feet all day for 12-18 hours a lot of the time apart from the obvious visible signs, painful constantly, and numbness, tightness and feelings of pressure. I have my first vascular surgeon appointment in January (this was booked in march/April time this year) I know it’s not normally done like an everyday procedure but it’s really affecting my life it’s certainly not for vanity reason. Any experiences on NHS please? Am based in London. These are just some pictures they don’t accurately represent how bad they are.

35 years old Waiting for appointment for urology consultant to discuss surgical options - left sided varicocele and bilateral hydroceles the pain is constant tender to touch (have a feeling previous doctors don’t want to listen or take immediate action even after several ED Visits) the pain is constant not only to touch and for standing for long periods but also its constant aching/agony when laying down/resting is this is a sign it’s gone too far or is it a sign that it’s the hydroceles need draining?