Suffering From Severe Itching And Burning, Enlarged Veins On Body. Suggestions?

Posted on Sun, 29 Jan 2012

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Question : My son had severe itching and burning and his veins are popped out on his legs and body, this has been going on for about a week1 What could be a cause of this, it's like needles sticking in him all over

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (2 hours later)

Hello,

Thanks for posting your query.

The symptoms of your son are likely to be related to venous insufficiency or thrombophlebitis.

Diagnosis can be confirmed after a physical examination and investigations like coagulation profile and color Doppler study of the limbs. Treatment usually involves anti inflammatory medicines, anticoagulants and use of pressure stockings.Appropriate and timely medical care is needed to decrease the disability and life threatening complications.

Please consult your physician for an early diagnosis and treatment.

I hope this answers your query effectively. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.

Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.

Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.

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