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Suggest Remedy For Air Bubble On Skin Of Leg
For awhile now, at least a year or two, I ve had what appears to be a pocket of air trapped beneath the skin on my right leg next to my shin. The pocket is pretty much invisible when my leg is relaxed but becomes much more pronounced when my right calf muscle is tensed up for any reason. The area isn t painful and there isn t any reason to believe that it s anything especially serious, but I d like to know what it is.
Wed, 2 Sep 2015
Hi,
I can understand your worry about swelling on leg near shin area. But, I assure you it is not air trap. It may be varicose vein. Kindly consult dermatologist or surgeon for firm diagnosis. It is not serious problem. Elastocrep bandage may be used to prevent the complications of varicose veins. Calcium dobesil dobsilate may be taken. If needed, vascular surgeon may be consulted. I hope you got my answer.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
I can understand your worry about swelling on leg near shin area. But, I assure you it is not air trap. It may be varicose vein. Kindly consult dermatologist or surgeon for firm diagnosis. It is not serious problem. Elastocrep bandage may be used to prevent the complications of varicose veins. Calcium dobesil dobsilate may be taken. If needed, vascular surgeon may be consulted. I hope you got my answer.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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