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Vein On The Side Of Wrist. Is It A Blood Clot? Medical Attention?
A large vein in the side of my wrist , just below the thumb , hurts. This vein extends up to the back of my hand . When I elevate my arm the vein goes down and the pain subsides. When I lower my wrist the blood flows back in to the vein and throbs with pain. It s been this way for three days. I did not twist or injure my wrist in any way. Do you know what this could be? Might it be a blood clot that I should seek medical attention for?
Hi A blood clot cannot be mobile, its unusual to have clot there. It can be an injury happened without your knowledge may be while you were asleep. Or a wrist joint problem masked by the vein. Its good seek medical attention.
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Vein On The Side Of Wrist. Is It A Blood Clot? Medical Attention?
Hi A blood clot cannot be mobile, its unusual to have clot there. It can be an injury happened without your knowledge may be while you were asleep. Or a wrist joint problem masked by the vein. Its good seek medical attention.