Question 1

why do my veins hurt in my left hand and arm ?

Accepted Answer

Phlebitis: Maybe they are inflamed and you have phlebitis.  If it continues, see your dr.

Question 2

vein in hand where i had cannula in still hurts, 3 weeks post op, is this normal?

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No: You may have a phlebitis, or inflammation in the area where the IV went in. This is typically not an emergency and should get better on its own. You can start with nsaids and warm compresses, but if you have a fever or the pain gets worse, you should seek medical attention.

Question 3

4mos ago had iv put in vein of wrist. since then it hurts to move hand too quickly or lift anything heavy. locks up when i stretch. is this serious?

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Needs evaluation.: It sounds like you may have a clot in the vein from the iv.  This is very common and not serious but certainly it does cause discomfort.  It could also be an irritation of the nerve in the area but this is less likely than a problem with the vein.  You can try heat applications and ibuprofen.  If this doesn't help, then you should see your physician.

Question 4

how come the veins in my hands hurt after figure skating?

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Temperature related?: Not an easy question as the pain could be coming from anywhere.  But since your veins are one of the main ways our body tries to control our internal temperature, you may be experiencing discomfort as they change sizes - they may swell with activity and warmth and shrink when it is cold. As they change size the amount of blood flowing in them changes too. You may be sensitive to this change.

Question 5

hi i had surgery 2 weeks in a row and had an iv in my left hand. the vein behind the iv sight is raised and hurts. plz help me?

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Some possibilites: cannot say in your particular case without seeing it AND any cutting will produce scarring. More severe issues include scarring so bad the vein collapses (not as bad as it sounds) and local infection (can be pretty bad).

Question 6

my right hand top vein is hurting like crazy everytime i try to move my hand up and down it hurts , i can't remember if hit myself but what can it be?

Accepted Answer

In The Right Vein: Sometimes veins get inflamed usually, as you guessed, by minor trauma. They can then get a clot in them and that hurts too for a while. Those small superficial veins usually heal within a few weeks but may leave a lump for a longer time. A warm cloth intermittently and Motrin will help. But if it extends and/or the skin gets involved get it checked out.

Question 7

i have a twicthing vein/artery in my hand. it occasionally hurts. i took a video to show it more clearly: http://vimeo.com/34617295 should i worry?

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Small Aneurysm?: I saw the video. Most likely is of no concern but if this is a pulsatile artery is very superficial and any trauma can make it bleed fast and easily. Have you or your family had aneurysms? I would check with a vascular surgeon if they thing it warrants to get at least a doppler ultrasound. Other remote possibility is a av malformation.

Question 8

i have a small bump on my wrist when i move my hand up at an angle as if i was showing someone my veins, i dont know what it is and it doesnt hurt?

Accepted Answer

Cyst: It could be a sebaceous cyst or a lipoma. It could also be a cyst of a tendon sheath. Whatever it is ,it,s not causing you any problems.Leave it alone.

Question 9

i'm 25 years old female and couple times through out the day on my right hand my veins will pop up kinda hurts and my hand turns red i also have a blo?

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Swollen hand veins.: Hand veins can swell for many reasons but the most common is certainly hereditary .  Other factors would be level of hydration, aging, sun exposure and loss of elasticity.  I doubt at age 25 that aging is a factor for you. Actually, I am amazed at the amount of women that i see with bulging hand veins.  They can be easily treated with laser or sclerotherapy and usually a combination of both.

Question 10

i play lots of video games and somtimes while using my hands my wrist hurts a lot it feels like a vein but my pulse is fine?

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Take a long break l: Sorry but you are too young to be asking in this format. Speak to your parents and have them pose a question for you….sounds like you play too many video games though.

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Why do my veins hurt in my left hand and arm ?

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Vein in hand where i had cannula in still hurts, 3 weeks post op, is this normal?

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4mos ago had iv put in vein of wrist. since then it hurts to move hand too quickly or lift anything heavy. locks up when i stretch. is this serious?

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How come the veins in my hands hurt after figure skating?

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Hi i had surgery 2 weeks in a row and had an iv in my left hand. the vein behind the iv sight is raised and hurts. plz help me?

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My right hand top vein is hurting like crazy everytime i try to move my hand up and down it hurts , i can't remember if hit myself but what can it be?

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I have a twicthing vein/artery in my hand. it occasionally hurts. i took a video to show it more clearly: http://vimeo.com/34617295 should i worry?

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I have a small bump on my wrist when i move my hand up at an angle as if i was showing someone my veins, i dont know what it is and it doesnt hurt?

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I'm 25 years old female and couple times through out the day on my right hand my veins will pop up kinda hurts and my hand turns red i also have a blo?

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I play lots of video games and somtimes while using my hands my wrist hurts a lot it feels like a vein but my pulse is fine?

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