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Have Superficial Vein In Foot, Have Edema, Blood Clots, Had Hip Fracture. Taken Aspirin. What Should Be Feared?
I have a superficial vein in my foot that is extremely painful and bulging and red. Yesterday I had some edema on both feet. But today, not so much. I was told that superficial vein blood clots is not a medical emergency and I have a doctor's appointment on Saturaday with my podiatrist. But should I see someone sooner? It is extremely painful. But someone told me not to take Ibuprofen because it can actually cause more blood clot. He told me to take baby aspirin.
I have been sitting for 5 hours at a time without getting up to move my legs because I'm in pain from a hip fracture.
Please advice...thanks...
I have been sitting for 5 hours at a time without getting up to move my legs because I'm in pain from a hip fracture.
Please advice...thanks...
Thu, 12 Sep 2013
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
Based on the description of symptoms, I suspect that you could be suffering with superficial thrombophlebitis in your foot.
To reduce discomfort and swelling, support stockings and elevation of the affected extremity is indicated.
A warm compress to the area may also be helpful.
Use of Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs may help in reducing the inflammation and pain.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
Based on the description of symptoms, I suspect that you could be suffering with superficial thrombophlebitis in your foot.
To reduce discomfort and swelling, support stockings and elevation of the affected extremity is indicated.
A warm compress to the area may also be helpful.
Use of Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs may help in reducing the inflammation and pain.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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