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Under my thumb i feel a vein that vibrates very often..what is this vibration?
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More info needed: It is very unlikely that you are truly experiencing a "vibrating vein" there is such a thing but not in this location. That would be called a fistula. It's can be caused by trauma but not here. It could be nervous system related. Best to be evaluated by your physician.
Answered 7/16/2012
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