My Lower Leg is Hard and Swollen and Painful After Havig Sclerotherapy 6 Weeks Ago

October 15, 2010
Asked By:Scottsdale2397 in Scottsdale, AZ

I had schlerotherapy 6 weeks ago. Everything was fine until a few days ago. My leg has a swollen painful lump and it is getting worse. What could cause this? My veins were on the larger size that were treated

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Answer: Possible superficial phlebitis.

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Answer: Swelling and pain after sclerotherapy -Emergency

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