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How to heal blood clots on hands after sclerotherapy?

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Dr. John Landi answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Evacuation: Sclerotherapy can cause the blood in the injected vein to clot. This is usually seen as a darkened area or can be felt as a hard area. Several things can be done to improve this-warm compresses, nsaids and evacuation by inserting a needle into the clotted area to release the clot. This evacuation takes only a few seconds and feels like a pin prick.

Answered 5/17/2015

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Dr. James White answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Surgery

Phebitis: Sclerotherapy uses chemical burn to cause small veins to thrombose and be absorbed by the body. This local trauma makes the injected veins irritated...Phlebitis. A small blood clot or thrombosis could also be at the site. Treat with NSAID meds like aleve (naproxen) and heating pad or warm moist heat. If the pain progresses, seek physician review.

Answered 4/29/2017

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