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

Question

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?

Tif Siragusa, MD · Answer

Anytime you have new pain after a vein procedure, I always recommend getting an ultrasound to evaluate it. The most likely thing causing your pain is tension on the vein as it forms a scar tissue. Once that vein turns into a cord of collagen, it will contract and pull. This is often felt most intensely at the junction where the treated vein and the nontreated vein meet. Because you could also have superficial venous thrombosis, I would still recommend it and ultrasound to rule that out.

Susan Fox, DO, RPVI · Answer

If you have new pain, I would recommend follow up with her vein doctor and a new ultrasound.  If this is close to the time of the procedure, this is often normal healing.  If it is months after your procedure then you may have new veins forming or phlebitis starting.  I would recommend a new ultrasound.

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