What Causes Twitching Of The Vein At The Back Of The Leg?
My vein in the back of my right leg has been twitching for 2 days now. I am 56, 5'6" tall , 200 pounds and in good physical shape. I had a a blood clot in my left leg over 5 years ago due to continuous birth control pills for 15 years now being treated with baby aspirin. Any idea of why the twitch and how to stop it?
Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. This is suggestive of varicose vein and you should not be concerned. Varicose veins are enlargement of legs veins due to weakened vessel wall and insufficiency of vein valves. It is usually caused by long standing, obesity and genetic factors. Such veins break easily and hematomas may occur even after minor trauma. It should be treated as usual with ice compresses, resting, bandages with pressure, and elastic stockings. In severe cases it can be treated with surgery which is also a permanent solution then. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
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What Causes Twitching Of The Vein At The Back Of The Leg?
Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. This is suggestive of varicose vein and you should not be concerned. Varicose veins are enlargement of legs veins due to weakened vessel wall and insufficiency of vein valves. It is usually caused by long standing, obesity and genetic factors. Such veins break easily and hematomas may occur even after minor trauma. It should be treated as usual with ice compresses, resting, bandages with pressure, and elastic stockings. In severe cases it can be treated with surgery which is also a permanent solution then. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.