What Causes Pain And Bulging Veins In The Right Calf?

Posted on Mon, 31 Aug 2015

Mon, 31 Aug 2015 Answered on

Mon, 21 Sep 2015 Last reviewed on

Question : I am 48 year old female in excellent health. I am not over weight and I work out moderately at the gym 3 times a week. I am experiencing a two inch or so bulging vein along my outer right calf about three inches below the knee area. It is painful for the touch, and throbs with a pulsing sensation when I stand or walk. There is slight swelling immediately around the vein area
that can be both seen and felt. It has been bothering me for several hours. I have had no injury to the leg, didn't bump it or anything like that. Should I be concerned?

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Possible DVT

Detailed Answer:
hi,
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can help you.
The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a possible DVT.
The clot formation in the veins may be affecting you.
It needs a venous doppler of both lower limbs.
Let us know the reports.
medical advice may be given as per the report.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar