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After having a pic line in my arm an then removed, i have very visible veins across my shoulder and chest. is this something to worry about?
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Consult a Doctor: You should consult your position you may be developing condition called thrombophlebitis which is an inflammation of your veins. It can be caused due to the pic line.
Answered 11/7/2015
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Pic line: The appearance of new veins on the shoulder and chest following pic line removal suggests a possible clotted vein resulting in new veins forming around it. I would recommend a venous ultrasound of the area when the pic line was to evaluate those veins.
Answered 7/23/2018
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