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What Causes Swelling And Discolouration In Varicose Veins?
Question: Hi I am 43 years old female no real medical problems I have a varicose vein on my thigh just above my knee on my right leg. I went to break something over my knee and my varicose vein is swollen and black and blue it happend instantly the bruising is there anything to worry about??
Brief Answer:
Hematoma or bruise likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The swelling and black and blue discoloration is suggestive of a bruise formation or hematoma due to bleeding in the area. You can do a cold compress in the area to prevent any further bleeding.
You can practice what is called R.I.C.E. This stands for rest, icing the area of injury, compression-use a bandage to reduce the swelling and elevation- elevation of the affected area reduces the swelling and may also have a positive impact on the pain and bleeding.
In case there is a considerable swelling or there is an increase in the swelling then do consider visiting your physician for evaluation.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Hematoma or bruise likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The swelling and black and blue discoloration is suggestive of a bruise formation or hematoma due to bleeding in the area. You can do a cold compress in the area to prevent any further bleeding.
You can practice what is called R.I.C.E. This stands for rest, icing the area of injury, compression-use a bandage to reduce the swelling and elevation- elevation of the affected area reduces the swelling and may also have a positive impact on the pain and bleeding.
In case there is a considerable swelling or there is an increase in the swelling then do consider visiting your physician for evaluation.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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