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What does a sharp pain/ice cold sensation on a leg with chronic venous insufficiency mean, that also gets worse upon touching?

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Depends: This could be any number of things. You should see a vascular specialist for further more detailed evaluation.

Answered 6/14/2019

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Depends: Venous disease causes many diffeent symptoms. If you have painful vv with palpation, this likely indicates ongoing inflammation related to too much pressure from valvular incompetence.

Answered 2/7/2015

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Swelling/ infection: There should not be any pain or discomfort unless you have a phlebitis or possibly an infection. If uour leg is swillen that can also be painful however. You should seek the advice a vascular specialist that has a special interest in venous insufficiency.

Answered 7/20/2012

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