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A member asked:

I have a vein that runs from my thigh over my knee and to my kalf. it is very enlarged and sometimes even warm to the touch. i did have a bloodclot in this leg in 2018 so i am probably only paranoid. is it only a varicose vein?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Based on description: It sounds like a varicose vein with on/off superficial thrombophlebitis. For peace of mind see your doc for an exam and further recommendations.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 2/9/2020

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