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Bulging Vein From Armpit To Upper Arm, Redness, Discomfort On Pressing. Treatment?
I am a male of of age 65 years & exercise regularly to keep my joints flexible . Since last 5 days ,I feel that one of my veins from armpit to upper left arm has become prominent & I can feel it by touch & pressing .when I lift the arm. There is slight redness as well. Slight discomfort is also there when I press the area after lifting the arm above shoulder .What can be the cause. My E-Mail address is.
Thu, 6 Sep 2012
User's Response
i thing u should just get a vein colour doppler to find out exact diagnosis
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