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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Spot On Legs

Posted on Wed, 28 Jan 2015

Question: I have a spot on my leg in the vein that started at my ankle and is now at my knee. it is not red or swollen but it hursts when i rub my hand across it. my mother has blood clots so i know what it looks like, should i be worried it has been 3weeks now that it has been in my leg

Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Suspected superficial leg vein thrombosis

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.

It seems you have superficial leg vein thrombosis .
You have pain & tenderness localized to the site of the thrombus.
It occurs in varicose veins, and may develop in association with deep venous thrombosis (DVT).Examination is needed.

Treatment is primarily supportive with leg elevation and application of warm compresses.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may provide analgesia .

Since you have family history of DVT,Venous Doppler study of both lower limbs and coagulation profiles including protein C, or protein S; anti-phospholipid antibodies are advisable

Regards

Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (1 hour later)

will it go away afther a while if i dont take meds and i just put a heatpad on it.

Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Suspected superficial leg vein thrombosis

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Post a close-up.if possible.
In addition to warm compresses ,you can locally apply Heparin gel.

Regards

Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX

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