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4 wks postpartum, pinching pain inner thigh, knee &calf (along saphenous vein)can see the vein through my skin sometimes. neg ddimer-what could it be?

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Ans: Sounds like the vein us tortuous. Sometimes then causes pain. Apply heat that helps.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/1/2015

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