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Hi i have squishy lumps on my shin and one on my ankle ive had one for ages but now i have several. you can only see them when i crouch. is it ok? xx
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I wonder...: If these might be outpouchings of your veins - fairly common to see a little bulge around where the veins have valves. Sometimes can be close to the skin and completely compressible. If you elevate your leg they will disappear almost immediately.
Answered 8/2/2015
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