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4 months after EVLA and I started having pain/sore near the site of incision along the treated vein, is this normal?

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MarshallicMar 28, 2018

there is no visible difference in the appearance of the leg, but sometimes feels warm. It also hurts when i stretch my leg or press that part. what should be done?

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Dr. Tif Siragusa, MD
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Dr. Tif Siragusa, MD
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Dr. Susan Fox, DO, RPVI
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