Yahoo Answers is shutting down on May 4th, 2021 (Eastern Time) and beginning April 20th, 2021 (Eastern Time) the Yahoo Answers website will be in read-only mode. There will be no changes to other Yahoo properties or services, or your Yahoo account. You can find more information about the Yahoo Answers shutdown and how to download your data on this help page.
Trending News
help, nasty leg pain?
I have a huge vein above my knee and it burns horrable after each step i take. It is swollen and warm to the touch. My Doctor had and ultra sound done and said there is no clot take Motrin you will be fine. Okay But it still hurts !!!! I have factor V and lupus so Im know to be carefull with my legs and clots but nothing seems to help any suggestions on what to do ?? I allready wear compression socks and i keep my legs elvated when I sleep . thanks for reading , Smiles Kate
2 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Your description does not make it clear whether the huge vein is over the knee itself or from knee level upward. In either case, it appears that you have a varicose vein that is inflamed (phlebitis), without clot within (phlebothrombosis). Motrin and similar anti-inflammatory, analgesic pharmaceuticals offer limited relief. Compression stockings, limb elevation are useful, but impose physical and social inconveniences for a comfortable life style.
From your mentioning factor V and lupus, I suspect your physician is a hematologist. Perhaps he is, in fact, a vascular specialist. Certainly, a vascular consulation at this time is warranted anyway. In my opinion, barring any genuine or potential contraindications, surgical excision of the vein would be advisable, especially since other measures have been ineffective. In general, removal of such a varicose vein could be done without general anesthesia.
Good luck, and get well!
Source(s): Myself, a cardiovascular surgeon - 1 decade ago
That usually means you may have a blockage somewhere..call your doctor.
