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What Causes Swelling Of Veins In Ankle?

Some thing bit me on my ankle years ago in Durban South Africa . It stung like crazy and it bled. Now I have a bunch of swollen veins on my ankle . I feel as if there is something tingling inside the veins. Abnormal sensation . I hope this bug did not lay eggs under my skin . Thank you I am worried.
Fri, 13 Jan 2017
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Hi,

You should not be worried. These are probably varicose veins which are enlargement of legs veins due to weakened vessel wall and insufficiency of vein valves. It is usually caused by long standing, obesity and genetic factors. Such veins break easily and hematomas may occur even after minor trauma. It should be treated as usual with ice compresses, resting, bandages with pressure, and elastic stockings. In severe cases it can be treated with surgery which is also a permanent solution then.

I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.

Wish you a good health.

Kindly regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein
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What Causes Swelling Of Veins In Ankle?

Hi, You should not be worried. These are probably varicose veins which are enlargement of legs veins due to weakened vessel wall and insufficiency of vein valves. It is usually caused by long standing, obesity and genetic factors. Such veins break easily and hematomas may occur even after minor trauma. It should be treated as usual with ice compresses, resting, bandages with pressure, and elastic stockings. In severe cases it can be treated with surgery which is also a permanent solution then. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Wish you a good health. Kindly regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein