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What should i do my right knee hurts and i also have varicose veins on my right foot?

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Several Things: Many reasons for knee pain. Try hot packs or ice packs and if not contraindicated, take some Ibuprofen or naproxen. Do some stretching and gentle exercises and see if it improves. If not, see your pcp or an orthopedist. Varicose veins, if painful can be treated. See a general surgeon or other physician reputable in vein treatment and get an opinion. Support hosiery may help.

Answered 6/25/2014

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Visit an Orthopedist: Pain is an obvious sign something is wrong. Why wait for it to get worse? The more you wait the more damage you can be doing. I would recommend icing the knee until you can get to a doctor. You can also try one of the various knee braces available at a sporting goods store. I don't believe the varicose veins on your right foot are related to your right knee pain.

Answered 5/28/2013

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Dr. Ted King answered

Related?: Although we do see knee pain that results from varicose veins, it is very unusual. It would not be something that i would expect as a first cause of knee pain. As dr. Proffitt said, you can try anti-inflammatory meds and ice first but if that doesn't help, see an orthpedist or a sports medicine specialist as dr. Isobe suggested.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. John Landi answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Ortho eval first.: Actually, i frequently see patients with varicose veins around their knee referred for vein treatment prior to arthroscopy or knee replacement surgery. I feel that your knee pain and ankle varicose veins are 2 separate problems. Your knee pain is the priority and should be evaluated first. Once this is resolved then you can have your veins evaluated electively.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Probably separate : I agree with dr landi knee pain and ankle varicose veins are separate problems.The knee pain is probably a joint problem and should be evaluated by an orthopedic surgeon but I have seen some varicose veins around the knee cause pain. The varicose vein on your right foot is as dr landi stated a less urgent medical concern but can be evaluated at a later date if causing symptoms or is a concern.

Answered 9/28/2016

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