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I have 2 lumps on back of hand looks like they are in veins i had an iv in when i was in hospital when i touch them they move

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Ganglion cysts: They may be scar tissue from the IV when you were at the hospital. More than likely they are Ganglion Cysts. These cysts are usually benign but they might cause pain. Although they look like they are in the veins they are usually next to the tendons which may be underneath the vein and therefore appear to be in the vein.

Answered 11/23/2014

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

May be: A thrombophlebitis, which is a blood clot in a vein with associated inflammation. It often happens the sites of peripheral IVs. Often you can get away with just treating these with elevation of the site and warm compresses. If it's painful, you can utilize nonsteroidals like ibuprofen, but only if you have no reason to avoid NSAIDs. I would still review this with your doctor too.

Answered 3/15/2018

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