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What Causes Ankle Swelling And Thread Veins On Leg While On Flight?
I have quite a lot of thread veins on my right leg. Last week I went on a flight and this leg was uncomfortable all the way, ankle swelling too.A few days later,I got this new bride like vein which was sore on my knee. This vein seems circle like.not sure if this ce about threw flight or walking up and down many stairs.On my flight back, no problem.should I go doctors.
Mon, 20 Jun 2016
Anonymous's Response
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yes you have to go to the doctor & do some investigation to exclude deep venous thrombosis...
there is risk to develop this on long standing flights
there is risk to develop this on long standing flights
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