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My 16 yr daughter has a painful vein up side of ankle gp checked it + said its ok but now it's gone further up her leg? gp gave her some cream
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See a vascularsurgeo: Painful veins going up the side of the leg are quite unusual, especially in a 16 year old. The two most obvious concerns are infection and a clot in a vein. I suggest you have your daughter see a vascular surgeon.
Answered 3/29/2017
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Check the nerve: Make sure the pain is actually coming from the vein. It more than likely is coming from the nerve on the side of the ankle which is a condition called tarsal tunnel syndrome. The symtoms can radiate up the leg and down into the foot. Often a cortisone injection will be helpful to alleviate symptoms but you should see your foot/ankle specialist to get better evaluated.
Answered 6/13/2021
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