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What Causes Prominent Veins And Bruising At Back Of Thighs During Pregnancy?

hello, I have problems with my veins, they re quiet close to the surface, but lately i felt this pain on the back of my thigh and notised a small bruise that is painful, feels like a burst vein, it happened two weeks ago but that bruise is not getting any better and is still sore. I am č9 year old woman had heart surgery as a child (heart mur mur), now I m expecting my second child. should I get conserned about my viens and get checked? thank you.
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It you have tortuous veins over your legs they are called vericose veins and they are very common inpregnancy. They are a result of hormonal changes in pregnancy.they are asually aasymptomatic but can cause leg cramps darkening of skin or in srvere cases ulcer or wound. Avoid prolonged standing. Use stockings till your thigh length for a whole day. Sleep with your legs at higher level than rest of the body.Avoid injury at any cost or they bleed badly. For the wound seek a help of surgeon for dressing so it heals fast.
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What Causes Prominent Veins And Bruising At Back Of Thighs During Pregnancy?

It you have tortuous veins over your legs they are called vericose veins and they are very common inpregnancy. They are a result of hormonal changes in pregnancy.they are asually aasymptomatic but can cause leg cramps darkening of skin or in srvere cases ulcer or wound. Avoid prolonged standing. Use stockings till your thigh length for a whole day. Sleep with your legs at higher level than rest of the body.Avoid injury at any cost or they bleed badly. For the wound seek a help of surgeon for dressing so it heals fast.