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Pain In The Back Of The Knee. Have Heterozygous Factor V Leiden. Burst Blood Vessel In The Eye

Hello, I have heterozygous factor V leiden and for the last week I have had pain in the back of my knee . This happened around Christmas as well. I don t have any visible swelling to worry so much that it is a blood clot, however it is a little concerning. Additionally I woke up yesterday with a burst blood vessel in my eye and my insides feel swollen ... not crampy, but fragile and swollen (if that makes sense). Do you think I should have any cause for concern with relation to my factor 5? Thanks, in advance, for your time and thoughts...
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Heterozygous factor V is not that much a risk factor for DVT (deep vein thrombosis) or retinal vein or artery occlusion as is the homozygous form. When you refer to a burst blood vessel in your eye, I assume you are referring to the vessels visible of the white area of your eye called the sclera. There is no need to worry if the subsequent hemorrhage is small and you have no vision problems. The eye does feel heavy and uncomfortable but that goes in a day or two. You may use a warm compress over the closed eye to hasten absorption of the subconjunctival hemorrhage. You have no cause for concern.
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Pain In The Back Of The Knee. Have Heterozygous Factor V Leiden. Burst Blood Vessel In The Eye

Heterozygous factor V is not that much a risk factor for DVT (deep vein thrombosis) or retinal vein or artery occlusion as is the homozygous form. When you refer to a burst blood vessel in your eye, I assume you are referring to the vessels visible of the white area of your eye called the sclera. There is no need to worry if the subsequent hemorrhage is small and you have no vision problems. The eye does feel heavy and uncomfortable but that goes in a day or two. You may use a warm compress over the closed eye to hasten absorption of the subconjunctival hemorrhage. You have no cause for concern.