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Veins in right leg bulge out sometimes and then other times they are small in size. i had 3 stents in lad last year. i also have pls. blockage?

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Dr. Randee Lipman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Veins : Generally vein bulging is caused by varicose veins blockage causes redness swelling and pain.

Dr Koch and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/29/2013

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