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Does simultaneous swelling minus pain and redness in cephalic veins in both hands mean something scary like a blood clot??

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Dr. Richard Sanders answered

No: It rarely means a blood clot. Swelling in both hands is usually something generalized, not just in the arms. It can occur in a variety of conditions.

Dr Petruska agreed

Answered 11/25/2014

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A member asked:

Does simultaneous swelling minus pain and redness in cephalic veins in both hands mean something scary like a blood clot??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Sanders answered

Dr Petruska agreed

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