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I have a burst vein on the side of my leg just below my knee is this something that needs to be checked by a doctor and how serious is it?
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Vein burst: If it is a superficial vein and the bleed is small then it is not much of a concern. If it is a large area you may want to have it checked by your doctor. It also depends if you taking any blood thinners that may aggrevate the situation.
Answered 1/21/2020
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