Have varicose veins and recently noticed a hard and dark lump in lower leg. What could this be?
Patient: Hi I have noticed a hard lump on inside of my lower right leg which appeared a few days ago - it feels about the size of a pea! It looks very darkish in colour. I do suffer with varicose veins and have had a two ops many years ago stripping the veins! I have no pain with the lump and no tenderness. Doctor: Hi,I can understand your concern for the recently noticed a hard and dark lump in lower leg and varicose veins.After reading your query it appears to be swelling related to varicose veins only. There is swelling of vein and formation of lump on chronic standing or due to more pressure in the veins. The vein can swell up and gives a lumpy appearance.Do not pinch, pop or scratch or even touch the area unnecessarily as it can cause aggravation of the rash. Do not even try to see the area and touch it again an again in anxiety.I further suggest you to meet a surgeon at the earliest possible so that it should be managed best.Take care.