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Could Red, Puffy, Painful Tiny Veins On Inside Of Right Knee Suggest Blood Clot?
I have some tiny veins on the inside of my right knee. I have been on my feet all day and this evening it seemed alittle red and puffy and it also started aching. I did lay down and propped my leg up higher than my heart. I also took 2 aleve. The inside of my knees have always seemed larger than most. I guess my concern is a blot clot? Iam 55 and my weight is up right now. Thank you for your time, Patty
Fri, 20 Jan 2017
Hi,
In my opinion it actually may be a blood clot but don't worry usually the dangerous kind of clot is a bit large and deep not superficial on the anterior surface it commonly diagnosed in the back of legs. Hot foments, massaging with topical gels twice a day, wearing stretches, avoid standing for a long time and bending your knees for a long time ,elevating your leg and 2 aspirins after breakfast will be effective for your blood viscosity and your pain.
If it persists I suggest Doppler U/s on right lower limb veins for proper management and avoiding the risk of clotting and DVT (deep vein thrombosis ) which is very risky and have many dangerous complications. Please consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful.
Hope the above information helps you. Any further clarifications feel free to ask.
Regards,
Dr. Ahmed Aly Hassan
In my opinion it actually may be a blood clot but don't worry usually the dangerous kind of clot is a bit large and deep not superficial on the anterior surface it commonly diagnosed in the back of legs. Hot foments, massaging with topical gels twice a day, wearing stretches, avoid standing for a long time and bending your knees for a long time ,elevating your leg and 2 aspirins after breakfast will be effective for your blood viscosity and your pain.
If it persists I suggest Doppler U/s on right lower limb veins for proper management and avoiding the risk of clotting and DVT (deep vein thrombosis ) which is very risky and have many dangerous complications. Please consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful.
Hope the above information helps you. Any further clarifications feel free to ask.
Regards,
Dr. Ahmed Aly Hassan
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