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What Does Swollen Vein On The Left Wrist Indicate?

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Posted on Wed, 9 Nov 2016
Question: Yes the vein on my left wrist was a little swollen when i got home from work today and very tender. Should I be concerned? I'm having trouble with stabilizing my blood pressure these past few days.
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Answered by Dr. Vasudha (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Consult your doctor right away.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for the query under health care magic. I have gone through it & understand your concern
The swollen very tender/ warm vein on your wrist can be due to Thrombophlebitis - meaning a blood clot in vein with inflammation being set in.( more possible in blood pressure patients.)
The thrombus may get dislodged from vein & cause more serious health problem so early diagnosis ( to confirm or exclude the condition ) & needful treatment is very important in such a case The swelling of vein should be resolved at the site only..
till then you should-
- give rest to the hand/ avoid any movement.Better to hang it with a splint in the neck.
- No massage, fomentation to the part please.
- Have simple nourishing food.
- a pill of NSAID like Ibuprofen can be taken orally after eating .
I hope the answer has been guiding to you. Any follow up query is welcome.
Thanks.
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What Does Swollen Vein On The Left Wrist Indicate?

Brief Answer: Consult your doctor right away. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX, Thanks for the query under health care magic. I have gone through it & understand your concern The swollen very tender/ warm vein on your wrist can be due to Thrombophlebitis - meaning a blood clot in vein with inflammation being set in.( more possible in blood pressure patients.) The thrombus may get dislodged from vein & cause more serious health problem so early diagnosis ( to confirm or exclude the condition ) & needful treatment is very important in such a case The swelling of vein should be resolved at the site only.. till then you should- - give rest to the hand/ avoid any movement.Better to hang it with a splint in the neck. - No massage, fomentation to the part please. - Have simple nourishing food. - a pill of NSAID like Ibuprofen can be taken orally after eating . I hope the answer has been guiding to you. Any follow up query is welcome. Thanks.