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I woke up this morning with my varicose vein red, swollen around the area and tender to touch. no severe pain though. what can this be?

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Dr. Erine Kupetsky answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See your doctor: It may be inflammation of the vein, or phlebitis, which is a treatable condition.

Answered 1/16/2015

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Dr. Norman Chideckel answered

Veins: Could be a superficial blood clot This could be an issue depending on location and trend is it moving forward A venous Doppler is important test

Answered 2/27/2017

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A member asked:

I woke up this morning with my varicose vein red, swollen around the area and tender to touch. no severe pain though. what can this be?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Erine Kupetsky answered

Dr. Norman Chideckel answered

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