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What Causes A Bulging Leg Vein?
hello, i have noticed a big vein in my leg for about 5 months ago now but today it seems to stick out more than normal and is itchy. what could be causing this? i am 24years old, 5'2 and weigh about 7 and a half stone. i have also just been diagnosed with ankylosin spondelitus of which i am due to see specialist for for time on 24th of October, i am also being treated for low progesterone levels. i am on codine phosphate and clomifene citrate. a rough idea on what the problem could be would be great. thankyou for your time
Fri, 23 Dec 2016
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 aricose veins which 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.
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Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
This is suggestive of aricose veins which 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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