Marvin H. asked
I have had soft swelling between my right ankle and the bone up the back of my leg for nearly two months. It sometimes spreads across the back of my lower leg in the ankle area. I elevate it, wear support hose, and use ice, but it remains. I am waiting for an ultrasound but am concerned it is not getting better. I don't recall injuring it, but my arch itches sometimes, and there is slight pain down the bone at the side of my foot. I have varicose spider veins in patches on that leg but have had ultrasounds for veins twice, the latest being a year ago. Should I be concerned about a blood clot, and is it safe for me to fly to Florida for vacation?
March 2nd, 2024
Nancy C. answered
The soft swelling and its characteristics (increasing with standing and decreasing with elevation) s...
March 2nd, 2024
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