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Suggest Treatment For Leg Pain With Varicose Vein

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Question : I woke up this morning with pain on my left calf where I have a varicose vein. it is painful when i walk and the pain is increasing. is this serious or should i just take a pain killer and rest? i just flew by plane 1 week ago...the longest flight was 11 hours. i am not on birth control. both my parents have had leg blood clots. i am overweight.
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
you should investigate

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have studied your case.
leg pain with varicose vein and obesity need to be investigated.
I will advise you clinical examination and further investigation like venous colour doppler.
Another common possibility can be spinal disc bulge leading to pain in leg.
MRI spine will help in diagnosis.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and Tens may give you relief.
so I will advise you to consult your doctor and do required investigation.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Leg Pain With Varicose Vein

Brief Answer: you should investigate Detailed Answer: Hello I have studied your case. leg pain with varicose vein and obesity need to be investigated. I will advise you clinical examination and further investigation like venous colour doppler. Another common possibility can be spinal disc bulge leading to pain in leg. MRI spine will help in diagnosis. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and Tens may give you relief. so I will advise you to consult your doctor and do required investigation. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.