I have a sudden pain in my left thigh at the back where the injected site is. There is no bruising, but there's a dull ache. Is that normal?
I had sclerotherapy treatment on both thighs over five weeks ago. The results have been really good, the majority of the red veins have disappeared. I wore compressing stockings for three weeks during the days.
This week I had sudden pain from my left thigh at the back where the injected site is. There is no bruising or swelling but there is a very dull ache and it's a bit sensitive to touch. Is it normal?
Answers from doctors (12)
This is not normal but most likely it is also nothing bad. If you were injected in that area, you may have had some bleeding under the skin that has taken several weeks to come to the surface and become sensitive. Wet heat to the area and ibuprofen should help. If you're no better after these attempts, follow up with your treating physician.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
You should immediately consult with your sclerotherapist to obtain an ultrasound exam to rule out a blood clot.
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What you describe does not sound that concerning, but I would recommend that follow up with your doctor and get it checked to be sure.
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It is not "normal." More importantly, it is highly unlikely five weeks later that it is related to the sclerotherapy. Best advice is to go see the person who treated you.
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This can be quite normal. Try taking 400 mg of ibuprofen twice a day for five days. Works like a charm.
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Sometimes there is trapped blood in the vein following injections, and you may not notice it until weeks laters. I usually like to check patients that I've treated 2-3 weeks post injection to determine whether any of these areas are present. Evacuating the old blood will improve symptoms. If you have any concerns, you should contract the physician who treated your veins.
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Please have the physician who treated you take a look at the leg. It is normally painful.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Looks like you have radiculopathy. You need to see the doctor.
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It is not entirely normal and needs to be looked at by a physician who performed your treatment. It can be one of several potential side effects, most of which do resolve on their own. Hope it will help. Good luck!
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This is not normal.
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If you had some larger reticular (feeder) veins treated, there may be a small collection of old blood. Your treating professional can release this, which should give immediate relief.
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It's not usual weeks later. See your provider.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
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