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Vein problem?

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sarah95835
sarah95835

Hi everyone, I'm worried I might have a problem with one of my leg veins. Yesterday I was rubbing my legs after exercise as they were aching a little and noticed when I applied gentle pressure on an area of my shin it felt bruised and sore. There is no bruise there (visibly anyway), there is a noticeable vein there but it does not look swollen just close to the skin surface. Could this be a problem with the vein seeing as it feels bruised when pressed? I am otherwise a healthy 24 year old, don't smoke and rarely drink alcohol. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Sarah.

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  • Gillian_68
    Gillian_68 sarah95835

    Posted

    Hi Sarah,

    it just sounds like you have a varicose vein, i had one in my 20's. I've had a lot of pain in it through the years.

    • sarah95835
      sarah95835 Gillian_68

      Posted

      Thank you for your reply, varicose veins are quite common in my family. It no longer aches when pressed, is it common for varicose vein discomfort to come and go?

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