A member asked:

Blood vessel on forearm feels firm in 1-2cm location.what can be the cause?mri & xray normal in area & vessel.what can it be, also small bump there.

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Dr. Scott Grover answered

Specializes in Surgery

Phlebitis: Sounds like Phlebitis = irritation of vein. Bump could be clot in vein from irritation = thrombophlebitis. Common after IV or trauma to vein. Should resolve with warm heat and aspirin.

Answered 11/19/2015

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