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What Is The Cause For Sore Spot And Swelling In Calf Area After Vein Removal In Leg?

I had a vein removed from my leg about 2 weeks ago. I have been wearing compression hose since the surgery. In the last few days, I have a very sore spot with some pain and swelling in my calf area. I was wondering if I should be concerned as to a clot and contact my doctor. I do have a follow this Friday.
posted on Sat, 12 Oct 2013
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Hi,

I can understand your concern for sore spot and swelling in calf area after vein removal in leg. You have not told us your age and related history so that a close possibility could be given.

The only precaution you must follow is not to touch, pinch pop or squeeze any of them other wise it can get infected and can cause complications.

If I were your treating dermatologist then would have suggested you to apply plain antibacterial cream such as fusidic acid or mupirocin (latest is retapamulin) and to take pain killer tablet by mouth for reducing the intensity of pain and redness. You can additionally take antihistamine benadryl or loratadine by mouth.

Take care.
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What Is The Cause For Sore Spot And Swelling In Calf Area After Vein Removal In Leg?

Hi, I can understand your concern for sore spot and swelling in calf area after vein removal in leg. You have not told us your age and related history so that a close possibility could be given. The only precaution you must follow is not to touch, pinch pop or squeeze any of them other wise it can get infected and can cause complications. If I were your treating dermatologist then would have suggested you to apply plain antibacterial cream such as fusidic acid or mupirocin (latest is retapamulin) and to take pain killer tablet by mouth for reducing the intensity of pain and redness. You can additionally take antihistamine benadryl or loratadine by mouth. Take care.