A member asked:

The vein on the left side of my 18 year old sons neck is very sore to the touch. what could be the cause.?

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Dr. Tracy Berg answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Inflammation/clot: It may be mild inflammation. However, a simple diagnostic test, an ultrasound to look for a blood clot is easy, and safe. Call your doc for evaluation and ordering. In the meantime, give your son a daily aspirin.

Answered 6/17/2018

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