A vein popped in my leg two weeks ago.  Yesterday I was feeling short of breath and my foot/ankle was swollen all day.  I dont want to ignore it but I also dont want to overreact.  Do I have symptoms that warrant an ER visit or would these symptoms have not waited almost two weeks since the vein popped.  Also, I already had varicose veins from my 4 pregnancies.  Thanks, Stephanie
Hi welcome to the Chat Doctor Don't ignore this condition... I appreciate your concern and hope nothing danger is present Let me know you when leg swelling occurs calf should be examined for redness and tenderness. Check whether dorsiflexion great toe produce calf pain... If this presentation positiver than deep vein thrombosis induced pulmonary embolism might be there leading dyspnea For that work up done as follows -Auscultation -EKG-Echo -d dimer only if needed Is pulmonary embolism not present than anxiety induce dyspnea, anemia and respiratory problems looked for Hope your concern solved Consult physician or pulmonologist for examination and subsequent work up accordingly Take care