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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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Dr. Dustin Colegrove answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Phlebitis: inflammation of the vein, possibly due to trauma. ice it and see if it improves. if persistent or worsening see a doctor

Dr Willson agreed

Answered 11/21/2014

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dustin Colegrove answered

Dr Willson agreed

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