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After Foot Surgery What Is The Cause For Visible Veins On The Calf?
had foot surgury 20 days ago on two toes. calf has been hurting approx 5-7 days after surgury on nov 27th. Just noticed this morning that there are big veins making like a plus design on the rear on my calf. I have never been able to see my veins on my body and this is making me investigate. thank you kevin
Mon, 1 Dec 2014
Hi there,
Are you not ambulating well prior to and after surgery?
Because it might be a evolving DVT as you are complaining of pain. Is your leg swollen too?
If yes you to have a DUPLEX study to rule out DVT as it is an emergency.
Or it can be a simple myositis secondary to surgery. I hope you would have been given a anti biotic course, continue it.
Take care
Are you not ambulating well prior to and after surgery?
Because it might be a evolving DVT as you are complaining of pain. Is your leg swollen too?
If yes you to have a DUPLEX study to rule out DVT as it is an emergency.
Or it can be a simple myositis secondary to surgery. I hope you would have been given a anti biotic course, continue it.
Take care
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