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Report says:partially occlusive chronic thrombosis of lef saphenous in the calf and small saphenous vein proximal and mid calf. please explain?thanks.

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Dr. Albert Malvehy answered

Varicose veins: It sounds like you have venous insufficiency. When blood doesn't circulate properly, it can clot and may cause painful thrombophlebitis, inflammation of the vein. See a vein specialist. Wear compression stockings. See miamibeachvein.Com or phlebology.Org to learn more.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 4/18/2016

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Dr. Douglas Joyce answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Partially closed: The veins below the knee are partially closed by blood clot that has bee there for some time. Dhjoyce. Jvai.Com.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/8/2016

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A member asked:

Report says:partially occlusive chronic thrombosis of lef saphenous in the calf and small saphenous vein proximal and mid calf. please explain?thanks.

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Albert Malvehy answered

Dr Parvez agreed

Dr. Douglas Joyce answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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