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What could be causing the huge lump right inside the vein in my mom's forearm?

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Thrombophlebitis: Superficial veins can develop clots in them called "superficial thrombophlebtitis" -- this is typically not dangerous, and should get better with Motrin and warm compresses.

Answered 6/21/2017

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A member asked:

What could be causing the huge lump right inside the vein in my mom's forearm?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Benjamin Lerner answered

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