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Should Bruise Left From Varicose Veins On Legs And Knees While Suffering From Osteoarthritis Cause Concern?
Hello. I am a 33 year old female with vericose veins in both legs around the knees. I have also suffered injuries to both knees including the ripping of tendons and hyperextension. I am 5 6 and weigh 130-135 lbs. Besides the chronic knee pain, I have recently suffered from a bulging vein, beside my left knee, that has left a large bruise. Part of the bruise is healing while the other part is still a deep red. There was no trauma to the vein prior to the bulging, but it did become very itchy during the hour or so that I dealt with this. Given my knee history (along with osteoarthritis in my hips) are the problems I have related? Should I be concerned about the bruising left behind? It has been 2 weeks since this happened. Thanks!
Wed, 4 Jan 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Varicose veins and osteoarthritis are two separate diagnoses and the literature I have read does not show any relation between those two. Bruising behind your left knee should resolve, but if its itching then you should moisturize it daily and also apply benadryl cream to prevent it from itching.
Constant itching can cause ulceration which could expose you to a bigger issues. I would not be concerned about the bruising as long its resolving and you don't get infection because of constant itching and exposing to bacteria from your fingernails.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Samuel Parmar
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Varicose veins and osteoarthritis are two separate diagnoses and the literature I have read does not show any relation between those two. Bruising behind your left knee should resolve, but if its itching then you should moisturize it daily and also apply benadryl cream to prevent it from itching.
Constant itching can cause ulceration which could expose you to a bigger issues. I would not be concerned about the bruising as long its resolving and you don't get infection because of constant itching and exposing to bacteria from your fingernails.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Samuel Parmar
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