An endovenous laser treatment (EVLT) of the lower extremity does not usually result in left arm numbness. Based on the information provided, it is difficult to determine the source of your left arm pain. You should address it with the physician who treated you since they should have a better grasp of your pre-exisiting medical conditions. A blood clot is possible, but a pulmonary embolism (PE) would need to be present in order for you to be experiencing left arm pain. A blood clot in the leg will not generate this type of sensation.
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This is abnormal and needs to be evaluated.
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There might have been pain in your arm already and now that a major problematic vein has been ablated, you might notice the pain in your arm instead of pain in the leg. If it is a clot, it is not from the procedure, just because the distance that a clot would have to move (from your leg to arm) is great. If a clot does form after endovenous laser ablation, it usually gets trapped in the lungs, but that is only deep vein thrombosis. Superficial clots do not travel and do not cause health problems, just a lot of pain. If you are concerned about this arm pain, you should see the physician that did the procedure because they need to follow up on the procedure anyway to make sure that the vein has closed down properly.
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This is unlikely to be related to an ablation of the legs, unless of course the ablation was performed on a vein in your arm. If the procedure was done on your legs, the pain and numbness is most likely originating from your neck or shoulder, not a clot. See your primary care physician and have him/her conduct the necessary tests to determine the cause of your problems.
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Your case sounds unusual. Not likely a clot, but see your MD.
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Yes, it is abnormal to have pain in the lower left arm and numbness in the hands after endovenous laser ablation. I recommend following up with your doctor.
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This would be very rare! I would recommend you follow up with the clinician who did your treatment.
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Your symptoms are highly unusual. I suggest you have a doctor evaluate it ASAP.
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It is not normal to feel pain in your arm or numbness in your hands following endovenous laser ablation. You should inform your doctor and request an appointment.
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It is not normal to have the symptoms that you describe after endovenous ablation. These symptoms can be due to many things, including a blood clot of the arteries in your arm. You need to follow up with your treating physician.
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