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After having my bypass in my leg extended 2 weeks ago i have a burning sensation in the vain and spredding to the other leg it is very pain full is this normal?

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Dr. Umesh Patel answered

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Surgical leg pain: Pain with swelling, warmth or redness along the veins of any extremity is usually due to cellulitis - an infection that can spread rapidly and needs urgent medical attention. Untreated cellulitis may lead to blood clots with severe complications.

Answered 2/22/2015

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A member asked:

After having my bypass in my leg extended 2 weeks ago i have a burning sensation in the vain and spredding to the other leg it is very pain full is this normal?

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Dr. Umesh Patel answered

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