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What Causes Swollen Vein On The Finger?
Today, out of the blue, a vein in my little finger (on the palm side) of my left hand suddenly became very swolen and sore. My finger started to swell up. I didn't bang it off anything and the vein is still very dark, it looks like my finger is bruised. It is also tender to touch.
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Joanne.
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Joanne.
Tue, 15 Jul 2014
It is a condition called superficial thrombophlebitis. Nothing to worry about. Apply Thrombophob ointment and take some anti inflammatory medicines like Tab Combiflam or Ibuprofen. Let us know if you have similar complaints elsewhere on the body. This should resolve in a week or so. Take care.
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