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I am experiencing varicose veins. but the top of my leg is inflamed and tender
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See doctor: The leg needs to be evaluated now. You can have serious medical problems so get checked now and be safe
Answered 6/24/2018
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Superficial clot: If you have varicose veins and an area that is tender and inflamed then a superficial phlebitis needs to be suspected and you need to be evaluated for this. See a vein specialist.
Answered 1/23/2019
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