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Why There Is Swelling In Vein Below Thumb And Turning Blue After Picking Up Football?

After picking up a football, a vein below my thumb started swelling, turning slightly blue, itchy/pin pick feeling. The pain is now mild but the vein is swollen 2 hours later. This same thing happen to my ring finger a week ago. Any ideas? I am a 50 yr old female in menopause.
Mon, 27 Jan 2014
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Hello

Thanks for the query

Slight swelling of the thumb at its base with enlarged vein could be due to truma. I advice you to take analgesics like paracetamol for two days. If the pain increases and you notice reduced mobility of the thumb then please approach an orthopedician.

I hope I was of help

Regards
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Why There Is Swelling In Vein Below Thumb And Turning Blue After Picking Up Football?

Hello Thanks for the query Slight swelling of the thumb at its base with enlarged vein could be due to truma. I advice you to take analgesics like paracetamol for two days. If the pain increases and you notice reduced mobility of the thumb then please approach an orthopedician. I hope I was of help Regards