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A member asked:
Can a venous clot in the lower leg cause a throbbing like feeling?
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Yes: Please get evaluated right away if you are suspecting blood clot
Answered 3/4/2015
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Throbbing sensation: Throbbing sensation in the leg is indicative of a problem in it's structural component as muscles, tendon, bone and nerves. Injury to the leg, varicose vein, sciatica and circulation problem (which include deep venous thrombosis ) are common causes of throbbing like pain in lower limbs.
Answered 3/4/2015
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Varicose veins: Throbbing is a very frequent symptom of varicose veins due to venous reflux
Answered 4/10/2017
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