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What Causes Swollen Varicose Vein On The Leg?

I hit a vericose vein on my leg and it has swelled up. It s painful and has doubled in size and proportion. It is extremely painful when I stand. I ve put an ice pack and elevated my leg with absolutely no change even after an hour... When should I seek medical attention??
Fri, 12 Oct 2018
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Hi,

I understand your concern about the varicose veins and its associated pain. Varicose veins are associated with prolonged standing and it occurs with certain vascular diseases.

If I were your treating physician, I would suggest to consult a Surgeon as early as possible and not to delay as it has its own complications.

I suggest not to delay. The methods you are are using to control the varicose veins are helpful initially but they are less useful at this stage. So I suggest you consult your nearby surgeon.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Muhammad Azhar Hussain,
Internal Medicine Specialist

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What Causes Swollen Varicose Vein On The Leg?

Hi, I understand your concern about the varicose veins and its associated pain. Varicose veins are associated with prolonged standing and it occurs with certain vascular diseases. If I were your treating physician, I would suggest to consult a Surgeon as early as possible and not to delay as it has its own complications. I suggest not to delay. The methods you are are using to control the varicose veins are helpful initially but they are less useful at this stage. So I suggest you consult your nearby surgeon. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammad Azhar Hussain, Internal Medicine Specialist