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My mom poped her veins on her wrist. she has a little pain on her hand and she also has bruising on the side of the veins!should she go to the doctor?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Usually benign: superficial veins will leave bruising when hit or traumatized. Nothing dangerous unless red, hot or swollen. Use Advil (ibuprofen) as needed for pain and local ice.

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

My mom poped her veins on her wrist. she has a little pain on her hand and she also has bruising on the side of the veins!should she go to the doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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