Question 1

if i had a superficial blood clot in a varicose vein should i worry about death?

Accepted Answer

Not from clot: Clot in a superficial vein is not dangerous. 
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Question 2

i am 21 wks pregnant with significant vericose & spider veins in lower right leg. ob says i may have a superficial blood clot behind knee. what can i do to relieve pain & prevent serious complications?

Accepted Answer

Consult OB: Your OB who examined you and knows your health better than it is feasible for any one on this forum, your OB is the best person to advice you on this and all other health matters.
Wish you good health and a healthy baby!

Question 3

if you get hit in the varicose vein and a big bump forms, is it a clot?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Varicose veins are abnormal veins and prone to certain problems. If hit over a varicose it might  develop superficial thrombophlebitis. This is an inflammatory reaction with thrombus of a vein under the skin. It could also bleed under the skin. Either one could form a "bump". Treatment is conservative but if it persists, don't hesitate to get it checked out.

Question 4

difference between varicose vein and a blood clot?

Accepted Answer

Very  different: Varicose veins are defective veins that have weakened walls. Blood clots can form in varicose veins, a condition known as "thrombophlebitis, " but the majority of varicose veins do not have blood clots.  Blood clots can also form in the deep veins, a condition known as dvt. This is a serious condition occurs more commonly after surgery, trauma, long plane/car rides, during pregnancy, among others.

Question 5

can a person feel a little pain from time to time during the day at the site of varicose vein (there is no blood clot)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: it's not uncommon for people with varicose veins to feel slight tingling, burning or even mild tenderness in the area of inflammation in the area of involvement. applying moist, warm Heat may help the discomfort. good luck

Question 6

can a collection of darkish spider veins on the upper inside calf, at times, be mildly painful but without reflux, varicose or vein clot?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is a common symptom. Blood can collect in these dilated, non-functional veins causing them to swell and ache. A compression stocking is helpful but only definitive treatment with sclerotherapy, phlebectomy of ablation is curative. Miamibeachvein.Com or phlebology.Org to learn more.

Question 7

are blue worms the symptoms of varicose veins or blood clots?

Accepted Answer

Veins vs. clots: Blue worms that are not painful are most likely to be varicose veins.  Pain and swelling, with or without varicose veins, is more liekly to be a blood clot.  Regardless, if you have varicose veins that are painful, you should definitely get it checked out by a vein specialist.

Question 8

is it possible to distinguish between varicose veins spider veins and blood clots?

Accepted Answer

Vein specialist: Spider veins look like spider legs and are usually blue or red and very tiny(1-2 mm) and are several mm to cm long.  Varicose veins are large bluish colored veins that are grape-like in appearance.  Clots can be superficial on the skin , tender and easy to feel  or deep below the skin requiring ultrasound to see associated with pain and swelling.  You should see a vein specialist for an evaluation.

Question 9

how would you know if blood clots formed in your leg? are varicose veins more susceptible  to clots?

Accepted Answer

By tests: Blood clots are formed in the deep veins of the leg, if untested may result in lethal pulmonary embolism, varicose  veins are superficial veins and are not culprits, clots in them will not dislodge .    Deep vein thrombosis is detected by  doppler  studies, a kind of non invasive sonogram..

Question 10

can a surgeon remove a blood clot in a varicose vein if it is found by ulrasound testing? what happens besides compression stockings and thinners?

Accepted Answer

Can be: It can be done, and that procedure is called thrombectomy or embolectomy. However, in the veins of the calf or upper legs, blood thinners are more standard of care treatment once diagnosis made.  Compression stockings can help prevent , although best prevention is use of muscles by regular exercise and activity.   Blood thinning prevents clot growth and the body will break it down (fibrinolysis).

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If i had a superficial blood clot in a varicose vein should i worry about death?

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I am 21 wks pregnant with significant vericose & spider veins in lower right leg. ob says i may have a superficial blood clot behind knee. what can i do to relieve pain & prevent serious complications?

A member asked:

If you get hit in the varicose vein and a big bump forms, is it a clot?

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Difference between varicose vein and a blood clot?

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Can a person feel a little pain from time to time during the day at the site of varicose vein (there is no blood clot)?

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Can a collection of darkish spider veins on the upper inside calf, at times, be mildly painful but without reflux, varicose or vein clot?

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Are blue worms the symptoms of varicose veins or blood clots?

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Is it possible to distinguish between varicose veins spider veins and blood clots?

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How would you know if blood clots formed in your leg? are varicose veins more susceptible to clots?

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Can a surgeon remove a blood clot in a varicose vein if it is found by ulrasound testing? what happens besides compression stockings and thinners?

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