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What Causes A Painful And Swollen Vein On The Arm?
I have 4 inches of vein in my arm where a cannuler was fitted at hostpital it is very sore very red and lumpy it has now dark still sore still lumpy I am riveroxaban blood thinner for life due to clots in my lungs so I should not be able to clot the vein is also hard to the touch should I be worried can anyone give small answer for free
Sat, 20 Oct 2018
Hi,
Consult a general surgeon and get a venous Doppler to rule out possibilities like venous thrombosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Consult a general surgeon and get a venous Doppler to rule out possibilities like venous thrombosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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