What Causes Lumps On The Inside Of Left Leg Near Ankle?

Posted on Mon, 22 Jun 2015

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Question : Hi i have lumps inside my left leg near ankle im worried. I have had treatment for varicose veins in the past m my feet and ankles swell as well. Is it vein related?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
They look like varicose veins.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

As per your description, it looks like Varicose veins.Dilated and tortuous veins are called varicose veins. Most of them are soft and compressible when they are pressed.
I would like to have some more information. Whether surgery was done for Varicose veins? Please give details of the treatment.

I would also like to see the swelling near the ankle. Please attach a picture.
In my opinion, you should get Colour doppler of the affected lower limb.Exact diagnosis will be confirmed. Now a days,good results are seen with LASER treatment of varicose veins.
Till then, use elastic crepe bandage for the lower limb.

Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

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