Pat C. a friend of mine is having pain in her inner left thigh. It is 3/4 colored like a blue and dark purple like a blood vessel burst. She has trouble walking , she completed her 6 chemo treatment 2 weeks ago. Should she have this check out , she seems to think it is nothing serious.
Hi, Thanks for writing in. It is possible that she might have complications arising after chemotherapy due to blood getting clotted. This should not be neglected as she is unable to walk properly, and therefore it might be a concern. A blood clot in the deep veins of the leg has to be ruled out first. Please tell her to consult the doctor a get the painful thigh examined clinically. Clinical examination is required and this might need a Doppler scan of the lower limb to see for any clots. Alternatively it can also be inflammation and bleeding from the superficial veins in the thigh and this is not a serious concern.However, a clot in the deep veins of thigh and leg can be a threat to life, and she should not neglect herself. Please do not worry.