What Causes A Blue Mark On Outer Right Thigh?

Posted on Sun, 10 Jan 2016

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Sun, 10 Jan 2016 Answered on

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Question : the blue mark on my outer right thigh has been there for months. it sometimes hurts like a bruise and other times I forget it's there. the skin is numb to the touch in about a 2 inch circle.

is this something to worry about?

blood clot?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Detail required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph .
It's looking like dilated vein.
Move your fingers and feel whether this blue area is just discoloration or the skin in that area is raised.
Let me know so I can help you better.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (23 minutes later)

it has no feeling and it is slightly raised

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Varicose veins

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
Probably you have developed varicose veins.
I suggest you to get an ultrasound done.
It is can be easily managed if diagnosed early.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (12 minutes later)

is it something serious

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not serious

Detailed Answer:
Hello
No it is not serious.
It is just a dilated vein and is not going to harm you, but it's important to get a proper diagnosis which is possible only with ultrasound.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T