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Wrist pain with bulging hot feeling vein.

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Could be dangerous: as it sounds like you may have an inflamed vein or even a blood clot. You could try warm compresses for 10-15 minutes every hour or so to see if it goes down. If it does not, or if a red streak goes up your arm or the bulging gets larger or more painful, get to a doctor.

Answered 9/28/2019

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