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I have this vein between my cubital fossa and forearm and it hurts when stretch it outwards and touch it.wats wrong with me?can u tell me wat this is?

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Prominent vein: Normal prominent vein should not be painful. If it is irritated for some reason called phlebitis may make it sensitive

Answered 6/14/2016

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It sounds like an: inflammatiion of the vein. Put some moist heat on it every few hrs and take a baby aspirin a day.It could be a phlebitis, which is an inflammation and blood clot of the vein. NOT dangerous.

Answered 1/31/2018

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