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I had a baby 6 months ago.about 1 1/2 2months ago i noticed some blue spots behind my knee undernieth where it creases.should i be concerned?
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Varicose Veins: Those blue spots are likely varicosities (varicose veins) that remained after the pregnancy. A big uterus with a baby sometimes compresses on your vena cava and prevents blood from flowing up and out of your legs and so it leads to bulging vessels, unfortunately. Nothing to worry about unless these vessels harden, get red, or get painful.
Answered 2/21/2014
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