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I banged the inside of my wrist on the flat part of a nail. it caused a minor abrasion that bled very little and my vein is now swollen, hard and painful. should i be worried?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Phlebitis : this is some type of phlebitis. given this is a superficial vein warm compress an NSAID should probably resolve the issue. if you would experience any redness or fever this can get infected should be seen.

Answered 6/6/2021

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A member asked:

I banged the inside of my wrist on the flat part of a nail. it caused a minor abrasion that bled very little and my vein is now swollen, hard and painful. should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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