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Treatment for Bulging Vein on my Ankle Bone?

asked 3 years ago by Theresa B in UK
Latest answer by Hratch Karamanoukian, MD
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Tags: legs

I have a bulging vein on my ankle bone. What is the best vein reatment to get rid of it?

2 answers to Treatment for Bulging Vein on my Ankle Bone?

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Varicose vein near ankle

The specific vein you are talking about just above the inside ankle bone is the great saphenous vein which may be quite prominent in some individuals and normal in most. Take a look at the ankles of most young people, they all have this vein just over the medial (inside) ankle bone. Yours may be very prominent. Endovenous procedures are not performed for this particular problem unless venous reflux extends all the way down here from the groin, called saphenofemoral venous reflux disease... more
Hratch Karamanoukian, MD

Buffalo General Surgeon
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Bulging vein on ankle bone

Large vessels of the ankle area tends to be somewhat complex, with an increased risk of ulceration with sclerotherapy.  I would consider consulting with a vascular surgeon familiar with all of the methods for treating varicose veins including endovenous laser techniques. Good luck.
Bryan K. Chen, MD

San Diego Dermatologist

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