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How To Treat A Swollen Vein In The Left Arm Extending Down To The Wrist With Burning & Tingling Sensation?

I have a swollen vein in my left arm extending from the armpit down to my wrist. There is no other swelling or lumps in that area. I have burning pain and tingling in the arm with use. I also noticed upon waking in the morning that my pinky and ring finger are numb sometimes.
Fri, 21 Feb 2014
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Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.

Most possibly your symptoms are due to SUPERFICIAL THROMBOPHLEBITIS, which indicates some amount of inflammation in the involved vein. To confirm the diagnosis of this condition, a doppler ultrasound is necessary.

Superficial thrombophlebitis is usually a short-term condition that does not cause complications. Symptoms generally go away in 1 to 2 weeks.

To reduce discomfort and swelling, support stockings and elevation of the affected limb are recommended.

A warm compress in the form of moist heat fomentation to the area may also be helpful.

Non steroidal antiinflammatory medicines like Advil or Aleve reduces the pain & inflammation.

Appropriate antibiotics are needed , if there is an associated infection.

The numbness in the pinky and ring finger indicates neurological disturbance in the Ulnar nerve, which supplies those two fingers. Consult a Neurophysician for a detailed examination and further management.

Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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How To Treat A Swollen Vein In The Left Arm Extending Down To The Wrist With Burning & Tingling Sensation?

Hi, thanks for writing to HCM. Most possibly your symptoms are due to SUPERFICIAL THROMBOPHLEBITIS, which indicates some amount of inflammation in the involved vein. To confirm the diagnosis of this condition, a doppler ultrasound is necessary. Superficial thrombophlebitis is usually a short-term condition that does not cause complications. Symptoms generally go away in 1 to 2 weeks. To reduce discomfort and swelling, support stockings and elevation of the affected limb are recommended. A warm compress in the form of moist heat fomentation to the area may also be helpful. Non steroidal antiinflammatory medicines like Advil or Aleve reduces the pain & inflammation. Appropriate antibiotics are needed , if there is an associated infection. The numbness in the pinky and ring finger indicates neurological disturbance in the Ulnar nerve, which supplies those two fingers. Consult a Neurophysician for a detailed examination and further management. Hope this information is helpful. Good day