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Should I Go To ER For A Vein That Appears Sore And Hard?
I had a boil in right armpit lanced Wednesday. I returned to ER today to have the packing removed. I am taking amoxicillin. I noticed looking at the wound, one of my veins going across my underarm is clearly visible and my whole arm is sore, with a vein up and down feels sore and hard. Wondering of it something to return to ER for?
Wed, 8 Jan 2014
Hi. Obviously you must return to ER, tell the Doctor specifically what you have observed so that you will be dressed accordingly. Exposed veins in the wound can bleed dangerously.
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