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Feels like snake wrapped around lower leg. leg has minor swelling + vein stick out. have muscle bulge in hamstring. arteriovenous us + abi normal. hlp?

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Snakes: It sounds like varicose veins with the bulging and calf pain.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 4/29/2015

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