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Venous Ultrasound Questions

How long does it take for a superficial blood clot to go away after an IV? Is it normal for the hard lump to be there 9 weeks later? Should I worry?
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I recently went to the doctor with a lump in the crook of my elbow that had been there for about 5 weeks. The doctor initially wanted to get an ultrasound on it in case it was a lymph node or DVT. I then told h... Read more
I have swelling and pain in my lft knee. Could it be from venous reflux in my rt leg, or due to injury of that knee?
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I fell pretty hard last November on my left knee, and it is really tender behind the knee. I also have swelling from knee to foot. Can the venous reflux on the right cause the swellng on the left leg, or might ... Read more
Superficial Thrombosis in my left arm due to IV. Ultrasound says stable, pain reached crease where elbow is.
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It's been 4.5 weeks since initial diagnosis of Superficial Thrombosis (arm). I had a second ultrasound 1 week ago that showed I still have clots, but are stable. My veins near my wrist are on and off swollen an... Read more
I just recently noticed two small pea-sized lumps in both biceps. They appeared after taking up lifting weights and press ups. Can they be treated?
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I'm just wondering if can they be treated. Should I have them scanned? Thanks. Read more
It took 4-5 years for doctors to diagnose my venous reflux. Is this typical or were the tests flawed?
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I've had nearly all the symptoms of venous reflux for 4-5 years but the doctors couldn't answer why. After some "normal" scans, it now shows I have reflux in the GSV of both legs, from the proximal thigh to dis... Read more

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