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bulging veins

for 5 or 6 years i have had 2 small lumps in my upper inner calf area that bulge if i stand but disappear if i walk or take the weight off my left leg, they dont hurt, can be pressed in with no discomfort but they are bothering me mentallty. Theyre about the size of peanut...i have been to see my doctor who told me they were where a minor vein meets a major vein but surely this would happen all over the body?? was he just trying to pass me off?? or is it something i should be concerned about such as a blood clot or embolyism?


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351246 tn?1379682132
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Hi
Welcome to the forum!
A vein can bulge if there is an aneurysm or weakening of the wall. It can also bulge if there is a defective deep vein valve. If you have such a problem, it is better to be cautious about your diet and exercise. Such veins can cause venous pooling, slowing of blood and clot formation. Veins and their problems need special care. Hence consult a vascular surgeon once.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!

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875426 tn?1325528416
I believe a blood clot would hurt and let off heat in the area it was at.  

One might wonder if you have weakened vein walls that they get so big when putting pressure on the leg standing?  Was varicose veins suggested?   Did they think you might have blood pooling in your lower extremities with standing?  I know there are bulges in veins where there are valves, did the doctor say that there is a valve where they intersect?
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