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Deep Vain Thrombosis - Help please

Posted: Thu 24 Mar, 2005 21.28
by Johnny
Sorry to do such a down topic but I need some advice to put my mind at rest

On my right knee for the past couple of months ever so often a vein will come up. Not always but sometimes.

Is thsi a sign of deep vein thrombosis, something else or nothing to worry about

I have to go to my doctors next week anyway as I "stacked" it walking home in Newbury Park (IG1/2) and my ankle has been in pain ever since, sometimes not too bad but sometimes it really effects my walking

Anybody else had a simular problem (about the vein on my knee)


Any help appriciated

Posted: Thu 24 Mar, 2005 23.12
by Lorns
All i can suggest is if you are as concerned as you sound then mention it to the doctor when you see him. He/she will examine you and do some tests if necessary.
I've never experienced dvt myself. Check out bupas website to see if you are in the risk category.

Posted: Fri 25 Mar, 2005 14.36
by Johnny
Well The vein is down now, I see what the Doctor says on Tue\Wed someone at work said they didn't think it was as you couldn't see DVT ????