I have severe pain and a burning sensation in my achilles, could this be nerve damage?

After sclerotherapy, I experienced severe pain near in my achilles. It was sharp and there was a burning sensation. When I got up and walked around it got better. During the day today, however, I am still feeling pain on and off in that area, though not as severe as before. Could this be nerve damage?

Answers from doctors (10)


Intermountain Vein Center

Published on Apr 02, 2014

It sounds as though you are experiencing symptoms of nerve irritation. This should eventually resolve. Still, you should schedule a follow-up appointment to make sure there is not a clot.

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Answered by Intermountain Vein Center

It sounds as though you are experiencing symptoms of nerve irritation. This should eventually resolve. Still, you should schedule a follow-up appointment to make sure there is not a clot.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


South Palm Cardiovascular Associates

Published on Mar 18, 2014

Depends on how far out from the treatment we are talking. Even if it's nerve damage, the symptoms you are experiencing often tend to slowly improve with time.

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Answered by South Palm Cardiovascular Associates

Depends on how far out from the treatment we are talking. Even if it's nerve damage, the symptoms you are experiencing often tend to slowly improve with time.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


I don't think it's nerve damage. Were the injections in the same area? It may have been some infiltration of sclerosant into the tissue causing pain. I would monitor for skin ulceration in case of inadvertent injection into an artery. Otherwise, I would use NSAIDs for discomfort and just monitor it for now. If it gets worse over the next week or two, I would call your provider.

Answered by HeartCare Associates Vein Center (View Profile)

I don't think it's nerve damage. Were the injections in the same area? It may have been some infiltration of sclerosant into the tissue causing pain. I would monitor for skin ulceration in case of inadvertent injection into an artery. Otherwise, I would use NSAIDs for discomfort and just monitor it for now. If it gets worse over the next week or two, I would call your provider.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Clinic of North Carolina

Published on Mar 06, 2014

Sometimes a tiny nerve can by injured during vein treatment; however, the symptoms that arise should return to normal. It can take from a few weeks to months to fully heal.

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Answered by Vein Clinic of North Carolina

Sometimes a tiny nerve can by injured during vein treatment; however, the symptoms that arise should return to normal. It can take from a few weeks to months to fully heal.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Published on Mar 06, 2014

Depending on where the injections were, you could possibly have nerve damage. Return to the physician who treated you for an evaluation.

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Answered by Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Depending on where the injections were, you could possibly have nerve damage. Return to the physician who treated you for an evaluation.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Ozark Regional Vein Center

Published on Mar 06, 2014

This is unlikely to be nerve damage. You need to have the area examined by a physician. In all likelyhood, it will resolve within 12-24 hours and is quite normal. It will be important to note if there are any skin changes, as you may want to let your physician know this.

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Answered by Ozark Regional Vein Center

This is unlikely to be nerve damage. You need to have the area examined by a physician. In all likelyhood, it will resolve within 12-24 hours and is quite normal. It will be important to note if there are any skin changes, as you may want to let your physician know this.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Mar 06, 2014

Without a complete history and treatment record is is a diffcult question to answer. Were you injected in the area? It would be an unusal response to sclerotherapy unless there was extravasation (injection outside the vein) but that would be very localized. It is possible also that it is totally unrelated to the treatment. You should be seen by your treating physician.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Without a complete history and treatment record is is a diffcult question to answer. Were you injected in the area? It would be an unusal response to sclerotherapy unless there was extravasation (injection outside the vein) but that would be very localized. It is possible also that it is totally unrelated to the treatment. You should be seen by your treating physician.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Mar 05, 2014

Yes , that could be nerve damage. I would recommend consultation with a
doctor.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

Yes , that could be nerve damage. I would recommend consultation with a
doctor.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Mar 05, 2014

Nerve injury is usually associated with numbness. What you describe may be post-sclerotherapy inflammation, or even localized clotted veins form the treatment. This can happen, and I would treat this symptomatically for now with ibuprofen and heat. If no improvement in 10 days, then follow up with your treating physician.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Nerve injury is usually associated with numbness. What you describe may be post-sclerotherapy inflammation, or even localized clotted veins form the treatment. This can happen, and I would treat this symptomatically for now with ibuprofen and heat. If no improvement in 10 days, then follow up with your treating physician.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Veins etc. at Comprehensive Cardiovascular Consultants

Published on Mar 05, 2014

Yes, it could be nerve damage. You need to be evaluated.

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Answered by Veins etc. at Comprehensive Cardiovascular Consultants

Yes, it could be nerve damage. You need to be evaluated.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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