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A member asked:

Should the smaller saphenous vein feel harder behind, and descending from the knee, than near the achilles tendon?

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Dr. Jason Armstrong answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Saphenous vein: no. Veins should not feel "hard". They should feel spongy or soft. It may be a phlebitis or clotting of that vein. Ibuprofen 3 times a day or alleve 2 x a day as an anti inflammatory helps along with a warm compress dressing can reduce that feeling in the vein. Go see your PCP.

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Answered 3/16/2017

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