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Is it DVT?

2025-03-01 16:04:16
Attaching pics of mother's legs, saw some mildly dark veins, she says it had been for some years now. Is it serious? She is diabetic as well.
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these r reticular veins , starting stage of varicose veins( nothing but dialated veins).. which will be painful by evening.. avoid prolong standing r sitting leg elevation during sleep.. use grade 2 stockings..

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Do doppler study www.drgandhi.org

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Get colour doppler study done

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