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How To Check For Problems In Veins And Circulatory System?

Posted on Sat, 22 Mar 2014

Question: So I want to check the veins in my legs to see if my circulatory system is okay. When I stand the veins in my feet feel like they're going to pop and the pain is crucial. What test is more effective, can be done at the er, and will be able to examine more possible reasons for my problem?

Answered by Dr. Anantharamakrishnan (3 hours later)

Brief Answer: Vascular Surgeon opinion will solve Detailed Answer: Dear friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic It cannot be tested in ER See a vascular surgery specialist / get yourself examined ... The most common and simple test is Doppler study (ultrasound) [Rarely, venous angiogram may be done / a bit invasive, needs contrast and may have side effects / hence not done routinely – only when the Doppler dictated leading clues] Take care Wishing all well God bless

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Anantharamakrishnan (5 hours later)

I don't have health insurance so my only option at the moment is to go to emergency room for help.

Answered by Dr. Anantharamakrishnan (7 hours later)

Brief Answer: Examination will be reassuring... Detailed Answer: Hi, The priority is to get examined. .. a thing of importance is usually obvious and unlikely to be missed All ERs do blood tests like D dimer, if they suspect clot. Some ERs have facility to do ultrasound Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar