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The veins in my left arm are very painful alot of times. is this serious?

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Dr. Howard Shapiro answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis

Needs to be checked: If they are painful and distended, it may mean that there is a blockage in the large veins in the upper arm. You need to call your physician today to obtain a checkup promptly to find out the root of the problem

Answered 8/5/2018

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