Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Hi there my wife has a red patch the size a 50c coin on her leg next to her varicose vein. should we be concerned?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Red patch: this may represent a localized blood clot, and I would recommend that this be evaluated as soon as possible
Answered 12/20/2017
443 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have a varicose vein in my leg, now ive discovered a pea sized lump (not movable) under my skin where the varicose vein is. is it a normal finding?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have a varicose vein in my leg, now ive discovered a pea sized lump (not movable) under my skin where the varicose vein is. tumor??so scared
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Should I be concerned if I just noticed that I am see all the veins in my arms, chest and stomach? I have 6 varicose veins in my legs as I have been t
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
How to treat varicose veins and dark patches on my legs?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have varicose veins & 1 in left leg that bulges. I found out that the blood flow is going the wrong way 2 yrs ago, should I be concerned?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Pain around back upper thigh area sometimes goes towards the inside of my leg. No redness seen or swelling. I have varicose veins. Could this be DVT?
I'm 20 years old. I'm on birthcontrol and have been on it for years. I have varicose veins. If i had a blood clot, would majority of my leg be swollen or red?
How long should pain last if it is muscle pain? Blood test ruled out DVT & told likely muscle pain behind leg with varicose veins? Leg not red or warm
I noticed a swollen red area in my calf near a visible varicose vein. No pain or warmth. Should I be worried? Dr away until Tuesday
Hello, I have had a small red bump form in the varicose vein behind my knee, I also have a bruised swollen knee, but not sure if I just bumped it.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
