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Phlebectomy Questions

I had a phlebectomy yesterday and now my ankle and calf are very swollen and slightly numb. No pain. Is this normal?
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I've elevated my leg and adjusted the leg wrap, but still swollen. Read more
I had a phlebectomy on my right foot and it's now swollen. What should I do?
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I also have a knot in my foot. I went back and was told that the knot will go away. I never had a swollen foot before. The phlebectomy was six weeks ago. Read more
I had a phlebectomy 3 days ago. My thigh-high compression stockings cut right through a large bruise, making it painful. Can I stop wearing stockings?
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I had a phlebectomy 3 days ago on my leg, almost up to the hip. My thigh-high compression stockings cut right through a large bruise, making it painful. I don't have full compression stockings, nor do I want to... Read more
I have a swollen lymph node following stab avulsions/phlebectomy. Is this normal?
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After my stab avulsions/phlebotomy, an ultrasound indicated that I have a swollen lymph node. Is this normal? I had EVLT late January and the stab avulsion March 25th, ultrasound March 31st. Read more

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