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Vein/tendon On The Side Of The Rib Cage Painful To Touch And About 3 Inches Long.Could It Be Because Of Lifting Weights?
I have a vein / tendon that feels painful to the touch on the side of my rib cage. it s about 3 inches long. I lift weights daily. About 2 weeks ago I squatted heavier than usual but didn t feel anything the next day. then a few days later this vein came up...... Wondering ....
Mon, 19 May 2014
It is a condition called thrombophlebitis. You should treat it with Heparin ointment and analgesic tablets and apply crepe bandage on the part for a week to ten days. Take care.
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