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This is weird...but there's a vein in my hand that seems to be swollen and very sore and more rope-like and visible than usual what could that mean?
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Phlebitis: inflammation of the vein, possibly due to trauma. ice it and see if it improves. if persistent or worsening see a doctor
Answered 11/21/2014
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