Hi, my name is Paloma. I'm 18 and today I noticed that a bulging vein appeared on my left foot. It's swollen and the foot feels heavy.
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A bulging vein in the foot is probably not an immediate threat to you but it could indicate another problem that may be more serious. Think of a bulging vein like a water balloon. It stretches because of pressure. Could you have worn a sock or shoe that is too tight? Could you be getting a varicose vein in your leg that is causing more pressure than normal in your foot? Could you have bumped it and caused it to swell? I would think that it is acceptable to watch it for a few days, certainly not more than five days, and see if it goes down. If not, you should see a doctor for a more thorough evaluation. You might want to try warm compresses on top of the swollen vein while you are watching it. The easiest way to do this is to wet a wash cloth, ring it out really well, and put it in the microwave for 25-30 seconds. Lay it on the skin over the bulging vein until it becomes cool. Do this several times a day.
As mentioned before try warm compresses and baby aspirin for a few days if no improvement is seen then you should see a primary doctor and see if a vascular specialist that specializes in varicose veins or phlebitis is needed. Probably just irritated from shoes or a contusion. 18 is usually too young for these conditions.
This sounds like a varicose vein since it has swollen up. See a Podiatrist or a Vascular physician.
Paloma: Sounds like you have a phlebitis. It is inflammation of a vein most likely from an injury. Try warm compresses and rest to the part.
This could be normal or could be phlebitis You need to see a doctor to check it out you mat need an ultrasound teat You can call my office for appointmrnt
I would seek a qualified opinion by your local podiatrist as symptoms in an otherwise healthy 18 year old are somewhat unusual.
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Veins have valves that act as one way flaps to prevent blood from flowing backward as it moves up your legs !
bulging of the vein result when dammage happen to the valves, and you wpould have enlarge vein, and that wpuld happen if you take oral cpntraceptive or if you are pregnant, also injury, blood clot and infection
SEE YOUR FAMILY PHYSICIAN
God bless
Veins have valves that act as one way flaps to prevent blood from flowing backward as it moves up your legs !
bulging of the vein result when dammage happen to the valves, and you wpould have enlarge vein, and that wpuld happen if you take oral cpntraceptive or if you are pregnant, also injury, blood clot and infection
SEE YOUR FAMILY PHYSICIAN
God bless
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