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My husband woke up with a rash on his arm. it is following along his veins and is swelling and hurts. what do i do?
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See a doctor: If the redness follows the veins, it can be phlebitis, did he have a wound on his hand or arm? He needs to see a doctor, sooner than later.
Answered 2/27/2013
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