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A 45-year-old female asked:

My middle finger on my right hand started moving involuntarily. i felt a throbbing in my wrist and turned my arm over i could see the vein throbbing.

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Dr. Sarosh Batlivala
Dr. Sarosh Batlivalaanswered
Pediatric Cardiology 18 years experience
Muscle Spasm: This may be a muscle spasm. These spasms sometimes occur without identifiable cause. The twitching "vein" was likely a muscle. If this continues, or worsens, would recommend seeking medical attention.
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