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A month after i received an anti-inflamatory injection in my wrist i have what seems a swollen vein and red rough skin located where injected. help?

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Dr. Christopher Khorsandi answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Trophic Changes: You may have experienced some trophic changes to the skin from the steroid injection. Return to the physician who performed the injection and discuss your concerns.

Answered 3/14/2013

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Thrombophlebitis?: This may be thrombosphlebitis or subcutaneous atrophy . Discuss with your surgeon. If the former has occurred warm compresses and Aspirin may help but i would first discuss with your physician.

Answered 6/24/2014

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