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A 35-year-old female asked:

Yes i went to the hosp and the did blood test and said did not have blood clot in deep vein it was on out side .can tell me more a bout that ?

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Dr. Stuart Hickersonanswered

Family Medicine 34 years experience

Superficial phlebiti: Superficial thrombophlebitis is often times associated with varicose veins. Activities to strengthen legs can help. A vitamin C and Vitamin E may be worth trying for prevention

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